S.L. 499.57 Art. 35Protection of traffic and commuters.

(1) The Authority shall, prior to the granting of a permit for road works, approve a suitable and safe traffic management plan prepared by the applicant in respect of those works and ensure the putting into effect and maintenance of the said plan, which plan shall include but not limited to lighted barricades, warning lights, or warnings devices, and signage as needed in order to prevent damage or injury to persons, vehicles and property and to minimise the inconvenience and danger to the public by the said road works.

(2) The said traffic management plan and the required measures shall be carried out at the expense of the applicant.

(3) The applicant shall ensure that the contractor shall maintain the traffic management plan throughout all the works execution period. Failure to do so shall make the applicant and, or the contractor liable to an administrative fine as provided for in the Second Schedule, which fine may also be withdrawn from the bank guarantee, without prejudice to any further action that may be taken by the Authority, including the withdrawal of the bank guarantee and suspension of authorization for future road works.