New Roads and Street Works Act 1991

24 (1) Section 10 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (supplementary provisions as to experimental traffic orders) is amended as follows. E+W+S

(2) For subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) An experimental traffic order may include provision empowering a specified officer of the authority who made the order, or a person authorised by such a specified officer, to modify or suspend the operation of the order or any provision of it if it appears to him essential—

(a) in the interests of the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of traffic,

(b) in the interests of providing suitable and adequate on-street parking facilities, or

(c) for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which any road affected by the order runs.

The power conferred by such a provision shall be exercised only after consulting the appropriate chief officer of police and giving such public notice as the Secretary of State may direct.”.

(3) For subsection (3) substitute—

“(3) Any such power to modify an experimental traffic order as is mentioned in subsection (2) above does not extend to making additions to the order or to designating additional on-street parking places for which charges are made; but subject to that the modifications may be of any description.”.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 8 para. 24 wholly in force; Sch. 8 para. 24 in force (S.) at 01.11.1991 see s. 170(1) and S.I. 1991/2286 art. 2(2) Sch. 2; Sch. 8 para. 24 in force (E.W.) at 01.11.1991 see s. 170(1) and S.I. 1991/2288 art. 3 Sch