(1)The development corporation established for the purposes of a new town may by means of an order made by the Minister of Transport be authorised to operate trolley vehicle services for the purposes of the new town.
(2)An order under this section may impose such conditions as appear to the Minister of Transport to be required in the interests of the public safety, and may contain such incidental and consequential provisions as appear to that Minister to be necessary or expedient for the purposes of the order, including provisions—
(a)authorising the construction and maintenance in [F1roads] of any works or equipment required in connection with the services;
(b)providing for the making and enforcement of regulations and byelaws with respect to the construction and operation of any vehicles or equipment used for the purposes of the services, and with respect to the conduct of passengers on, and of the drivers and conductors of, any such vehicles.
(3)An order under this section shall be subject to special parliamentary procedure.
Textual Amendments
F1Words substituted by Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54, SIF 108), s. 156(1), Sch. 9 para. 61(13)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Functions of Minister of Transport under this Act now exercisable by Secretary of State: S.I. 1970/1681