The Blackpool Tramway (Blackpool North Extension) Order 2017

Traffic signs

40.—(1) The promoter may, for the purposes of, or in connection with the operation of, the authorised tram system, place or maintain traffic signs on any street in which the authorised tram system is laid or which gives access to such a street.

(2) The promoter—

(a) must consult with the traffic authority as to the placing of signs; and

(b) unless the traffic authority is unwilling to do so and subject to any directions given under section 65 (powers and duties of highway authorities as to placing of traffic signs) of the 1984 Act, must enter into arrangements with the traffic authority for the signs to be placed and maintained by the traffic authority.

(3) Any power conferred by section 65 of the 1984 Act to give directions to a traffic authority or local traffic authority as to traffic signs includes a power to give directions to the promoter as to traffic signs under this article; and, accordingly, the powers conferred by paragraph (1) is exercisable subject to and in conformity with any directions given under that section.

(4) A traffic authority or other authority having power under or by virtue of the 1984 Act to place and maintain, or cause to be placed and maintained, traffic signs on any street in which the authorised tram system is laid or which gives access to such a street must consult with the promoter as to the placing of any traffic sign which would affect the operation of the authorised tram system.

(5) Tramcars are taken to be public service vehicles for the purposes of section 122(2)(c) (exercise of functions by local authorities) of the 1984 Act.

(6) Expressions used in this article and in the 1984 Act have the same meaning in this article as in that Act.