 The core definition of a highway is modified in various legislation for a number of purposes but only for the specific matters dealt with in each such piece of legislation.This is typically in the case of bridges, tunnels and other structures whose ownership, mode of use or availability would otherwise exclude them from the general definition of a highway, examples in recent years are commonly toll bridges and tunnels which have the definition of "highway" imposed upon them (in a legal order applying only to the individual structure) to allow application of most traffic laws to those using them but without causing all of the general obligations or rights of use otherwise applicable to a highway.Scots law is similar to English law with regard to highways but with differing terminology and legislation.