(1) A person to whom this regulation applies—
(a) is exempt from the requirement under section 63(1) of the Road Management Act 2004 to obtain the written consent of the relevant coordinating road authority for minor works, other than traffic impact works; and
(b) is exempt from the requirement under clause 13(1) to Schedule 7 to the Road Management Act 2004 to give notice to the relevant coordinating road authority as to the completion of minor works other than—
(i) traffic impact works; and
(ii) works consisting of, or including, the excavation of any part of a roadway, pathway or shoulder, other than an excavation associated only with the repair, maintenance, installation or replacement of a pole.
(2) This regulation applies to a utility, an agent of a utility, a responsible road authority and an agent of a responsible road authority.