Article 15 Maintenance of approved works, etc.

Where, pursuant to regulations made under section 41 of the 1992 Act (approval of works, plant and equipment), approval has been obtained from the Office of Rail Regulation with respect to any works, plant or equipment (including vehicles) forming part of the authorised works, such works, plant and equipment shall not be used in a state or condition other than that in which they were at the time that the approval was given unless any change thereto does not materially impair the safe operation of the authorised works.

If without reasonable cause the provisions of paragraph (1) are contravened, the Promoter shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

No proceedings shall be instituted in England and Wales in respect of an offence under this article except by or with the consent of the Office of Rail Regulation or the Director of Public Prosecutions.