Road Surfaces (Maximum Noise Levels) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to prohibit the use of road surfacing materials which generate in-vehicle noise levels above a specified maximum; to require the resurfacing of existing roads which generate in-vehicle noise above that maximum; and for connected purposes

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Road Surfaces (Maximum Noise Levels) Bill

What stage is the Road Surfaces (Maximum Noise Levels) Bill at?

The Road Surfaces (Maximum Noise Levels) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Road Surfaces (Maximum Noise Levels) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Road Surfaces (Maximum Noise Levels) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Road Surfaces (Maximum Noise Levels) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Road Surfaces (Maximum Noise Levels) Bill?

The Road Surfaces (Maximum Noise Levels) Bill was sponsored by Melanie Onn.

When was the Road Surfaces (Maximum Noise Levels) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 21 April 2026, at first reading.

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