107Obstructions and encroachments

#### 107 Obstructions and encroachments 107 Obstructions and encroachments > > (1) A roads authority may direct— > > > > > (a) any person who causes an obstruction or encroachment on a public road, or > > > > > (b) the owner of any land that is used, or is able to be used, in connection with an obstruction or encroachment on a public road, > > > > to remove the obstruction or encroachment. > > > (2) A direction under this section may specify the period within which the direction must be complied with. > > > (3) In the case of an obstruction or encroachment that was created before the alignment of the road, or that is situated on a road that has not been aligned, the period specified in the direction must be at least 60 days. > > > (4) This section does not apply to an obstruction or encroachment on a public road if its presence on the road is authorised by or under this or any other Act. > > > (5) However, this section does apply to an obstruction or encroachment on a public road if its presence ceases to be authorised by or under this or any other Act. > > **s 107:** Am 1996 No 8, Sch 1 (1).