A Section 184 licence permits a new vehicle crossing over a footway and/or verge. This normally includes dropped kerbs and strengthening the footway and verge. This licence is only suitable where the vehicle crossing is less than 10m in width and doesn't involve removal of trees.

A Section 171 road opening licence in Hampshire is required for small excavations in the highway, such as trial holes or domestic vehicular accesses less than 10 meters in width under Section 171 of the Highways Act. If you need to dig up the road, create a vehicle access, or make highway alterations, you’ll need this license. The cost for this license is currently £454. Before your contractor starts work, ensure they have an approved Section 171 Road Opening Licence, which covers maintenance for 2 years.