vehicle to be clearly displayed on the vehicle. (Section 12) The act also set out the values of fines for breach of the regulations. Locomotive Act 1865 (Red Flag Act) An Act for farther regulating the use of Locomotives on Turnpike and other roads for Agricultural and other purposes. The Locomotive Act 1865: Stipulated that self-propelled vehicles should be accompanied by a crew of three; if the vehicle was attached to two or more vehicles an additional person was to accompany the vehicles; a man with a red flag was to walk at least ahead of each vehicle, who was also required to assist with the passage of horses and carriages. The vehicle was required to stop at the signal of the flagbearer. (Section 3) Additionally vehicles were also required to have functional lights, and not sound whistles or blow off steam whilst on the road. (Section 3) A speed limit of 4 mph (2 mph in towns) was imposed for road locomotives, with a fine of £10 for contravention. (Section 4) The restricted road locomotive vehicles to 14 tons, and 9 ft in width, as well as requiring the vehicle to have wheels meeting the requirements of the 1861 act. (Section 5) Highways and Locomotives (Amendment) Act 1878 An Act to amend the Law relating to Highways in England and the Acts relating to Locomotives on Roads; and for other purposes. The Highways and Locomotives (Amendment) Act 1878 contained sections on: Arrangements regarding the formation of 'highway districts'; stipulating that they should roughly correspond with rural sanitary districts, and allowing the sanitary authority to apply to manage the highway districts, taking over property, debts and liabilities relating to the highway. (Part I. 3-12) De-turnpiked roads to become 'main roads' and half their maintenance cost paid through county rates. (Part I. 13) Gave the highway authority powers to request that roads between towns, and roads to railway stations be classified as 'main roads' (Part I. 15) Allow the county authority to contribute to maintenance of bridges (Part I. 21-22) Provisions to recover maintenance costs from road users operating heavy traffic and causing excess road wear. (Part I. 23) Set out procedures for the highway authority to discontinue any unneeded roads. (Part I. 24) Allowing the repeal and issue of bylaws relating to animal drawn vehicles that might cause damage to the road; as well as regulations on gates and regulations