Part V Counter-terrorist Powers
Parking
48 Authorisations.
1
An authorisation under this section authorises any constable in uniform to prohibit or restrict the parking of vehicles on a road specified in the authorisation.
2
An authorisation may be given only if the person giving it considers it expedient for the prevention of acts of terrorism.
3
An authorisation may be given—
a
where the road specified is F2in England and Wales and is wholly or partly within a police area other than one mentioned in paragraphs (b) or (c), by a police officer for the area who is of at least the rank of assistant chief constable;
b
where the road specified is wholly or partly in the metropolitan police district, by a police officer for the district who is of at least the rank of commander of the metropolitan police;
c
where the road specified is wholly or partly in the City of London, by a police officer for the City who is of at least the rank of commander in the City of London police force;
F1ca
where the road specified is in Scotland, by a constable of the Police Service of Scotland who is of at least the rank of assistant chief constable;
d
where the road specified is in Northern Ireland, by a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary who is of at least the rank of assistant chief constable.
4
If an authorisation is given orally, the person giving it shall confirm it in writing as soon as is reasonably practicable.