ABSTRACT
Introduction At a time when so much construction work is being carried out on or near to highways, a contractor ignores at his peril the law of highways and the influence it has, or should have, on his working methods and practices; should he do so not only might he incur claims for damages from members of the general public whose rights he might infringe in his ignorance, but he may also face criminal charges laid by the local highway authority or police which may result in fines being imposed, and or the serving of injunctions (this may be either civil or criminal).
