Table 9.1.5 Action in the event of non-compliance

Problem	Notice Period	In the event of non-compliance after notice period*
Unlawful restrictions	28	Direct action to remove structure [HA80 s143/9]
Obstructions	28	Direct action to remove obstruction [HA80 s143]
Cultivation	14	Direct action (further 24 hour notice) [HA80 s137a]
Crop	14	Direct action (further 24 hour notice) [HA80 s137a]
Animals	28	Notify HSE, consider temporary TRO [WCA s59]
Asbestos	14	Notify HSE, consider temporary TRO on grounds of public safety
Misleading notices	14	Direct action to remove notice [HA80 s132, s149, RTRA s69]
Overhanging vegetation	14	Direct action as for wilful obstruction [HA80 s149]
Discharge of fluid onto the highway	28	Direct action
Fallen tree	14	Direct action as for wilful obstruction [HA80 s149]
Intimidation	None	Inform police
Damage to the surface	24 hrs	Direct action [HA80 s131A]
Barbed wire	28	Serve notice, apply for an abatement order
Depositing on a highway	None	Direct action, no notice required [HA80 s149]
Dog fouling	None	Refer to District or Borough Council
Misuse of the path	None	Inform landowner / police as appropriate investigate further

* the possibility of court action will also be considered.

NB. All actions will be dependent on the category of the route and the hazard severity.