Definition Of A Highway

In brief

Bailiffs may take control of goods (notably vehicles) on any highway in England and Wales.

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For the purpose of civil enforcement

Bailiffs may take control of goods (notably vehicles) on any highway in England and Wales.

The law does not provide a specific definition of a highway, so we can refer to a scholarly definition.

Ways, & Highways Maintainable at Public Expense:- The Differences and Defences by Matthew White 26 April 2012

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