| 2005 Act |
Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 |
| Commissioner |
The Scottish Road Works Commissioner |
| HAUC |
Highways Authorities and Utility Committee |
| NRSWA |
The New Roads And Street Works Act 1991 |
| NJUG |
National Joint Utilities Group |
| RAUC(S) |
Roads Authorities and Utilities Committee (Scotland) |
| reinstatement |
When a road is dug up, the reinstatement is the refilling of the hole or trench with suitable compacted material and the proper replacement of the running surface |
| roads authority |
An authority responsible for the management and maintenance of certain roads under the terms of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 |
| road works authority |
A "roads authority" undertaking its duties under NRSWA |
| Scottish road works community |
The roads authorities and utility companies operating in Scotland |
| SCOTS |
Society Chief Officers of Transportation in Scotland |
| SRWR |
Scottish Road Works Register |
| traffic management |
The signs, cones and barriers associated with road works |
| traffic sensitive roads |
A road designated by the road authority on which works would be likely to cause serious disruption. To be designated as such, the road requires to meet certain specific criteria |
| undertaker |
In NRSWA an undertaker is described as "..the person by whom the relevant statutory right is exercisable to ... execute road works..." Also known as a "statutory undertaker". These are utility companies responsible for a utility such as electricity, gas, water or telecommunications and are licensed by an appropriate regulator |
| utility companies |
Utility companies are responsible for a utility such as electricity, gas, water or telecommunications and are licensed by an appropriate regulator. Also known as an "undertaker" |
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