(1) The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 is amended as follows.

(2) After section 22C insert -

"22CA Section 22C: power to impose charges

(1) This section applies where a traffic authority -

(a) makes, or proposes to make, an order by virtue of section 22C, or

(b) issues, or proposes to issue, a notice by virtue of that section,

for the purpose of protecting a relevant event or a relevant site from danger or damage connected with terrorism.

(2) The authority may impose a charge of such amount as it thinks reasonable in respect of anything done in connection with or in consequence of the order or notice (or proposed order or notice).

(3) The charge is payable -

(a) in the case of a relevant event, by the person promoting or organising the event;

(b) in the case of a relevant site, by the occupier of the site.

(4) But a charge may not be imposed in relation to the holding of a relevant event if the event is a public procession, or public assembly, held for the purpose of -

(a) demonstrating support for, or opposition to, the views or actions of any person or body of persons,

(b) publicising a cause or campaign, or