Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Part I General Provisions for Traffic Regulation

Outside Greater London

1 Traffic regulation orders outside Greater London.

2 What a traffic regulation order may provide.

3 Restrictions on traffic regulation orders.

4 Provisions supplementary to ss. 2 and 3.

5 Contravention of traffic regulation order.

In Greater London

6 Orders similar to traffic regulation orders.

7 Supplementary provisions as to orders under s. 6.

8 Contravention of order under s. 6.

Experimental traffic schemes

9 Experimental traffic orders.

10 Supplementary provisions as to experimental traffic orders.

11 Contravention of experimental traffic order.

12 Experimental traffic schemes in Greater London.

13 Contravention of regulations under s. 12.

Temporary suspension

13A Temporary suspension of provisions under s. 6 or 9 orders.

Part II Traffic Regulation in Special Cases

14 Temporary prohibition or restriction on roads.

15 Duration of orders and notices under s.14.

16 Supplementary provisions as to orders and notices under s. 14.

16A Prohibition or restriction on roads in connection with certain events.

16B Restrictions on orders under s. 16A.

16C Supplementary provisions as to orders under s. 16A.

17 Traffic regulation on special roads.

17A Further provisions as to special roads.

18 One-way traffic on trunk roads.

19 Regulation of use of highways by public service vehicles.

20 Prohibition or restriction of use of vehicles on roads of certain classes.

21 Permit for trailer to carry excess weight.

22 Traffic regulation for special areas in the countryside.

22A Traffic regulation on certain roads for purpose of conserving natural beauty.

22BTraffic regulation on long distance routes

22BBTraffic regulation on byways etc. in National Parks in England and Wales

22BCSection 22BB: supplementary

22CASection 22C: power to impose charges

22DSection 22C: supplemental

Part III Crossings and Playgrounds

Pedestrian crossings

23 Powers of strategic highways companies and local traffic authorities with respect to pedestrian crossings

24 Pedestrian crossings on other roads.

25 Pedestrian crossing regulations.

School crossings

26 Arrangements for patrolling school crossings.

27 Expenses under s. 26 in metropolitan police district.

28 Stopping of vehicles at school crossings.

Street playgrounds

29 Power to prohibit traffic on roads to be used as playgrounds.

30 Similar power for local authorities in Greater London.

31 Byelaws with respect to roads used as playgrounds.

Part IV Parking Places

Provision of off-street parking, and parking on roads without payment

32 Power of local authorities to provide parking places.

33 Additional powers of local authorities in connection with off-street parking places.

34 Provision of access to premises through off-street parking place.

35 Provisions as to use of parking places provided under s. 32 or 33.

35A Offences and proceedings in connection with parking places provided under s. 32 or 33.

35B Display of information.

35C Variation of charges at off-street parking places.

36 Provisions as to authorising use of roads for parking.

37 Extension of powers for purposes of general scheme of traffic control.

38 Parking place to be used as bus or coach station.

39 Supplementary provisions as to exercise of powers under ss. 32–35 in England or Wales.

40 Acquisition of land: provisions as to parking places.

41 Financial provisions relating to parking places.

42 Provisions as to foreshore in Scotland.

Control of off-street parking

43 Control of off-street parking in Greater London.

44 Control of off-street parking outside Greater London.

Parking on highways for payment

45 Designation of paying parking places on highways.

46 Charges at, and regulation of, designated parking places.

46A Variation of charges at designated parking places.

47 Offences relating to designated parking places.

48 Acceptance of payment as bar to proceedings under s. 47.

49 Supplementary provisions as to designation orders and designated parking places.

50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

51 Parking devices for designated parking places.

52 Offences and proceedings in connection with parking devices and associated apparatus.

53 Designation orders outside Greater London.

54 Designation orders in Wales.

55 Financial provisions relating to designation orders.

56 Grants where parking place designated by Secretary of State.

Provision of parking places by parish or community councils

57 General powers of parish or community councils for provision of parking places.

58 Consents for purposes of s. 57(1).

59 Consents for, and provisions as to use of, parking places under s. 57(1)(b).

60 Supplementary provisions relating to ss. 57–59.

Special parking provisions

61 Loading areas.

62 Parking in Royal Parks.

63 Stands and racks for bicycles.

Parking attendants

63A Parking attendants.

Part V Traffic Signs

General provisions

64General provisions as to traffic signs.

65 Powers and duties of traffic authorities as to placing of traffic signs.

66 Traffic signs for giving effect to local traffic regulations.

67 Emergencies and temporary obstructions.

68 Placing of traffic signs in connection with exercise of other powers.

69 General provisions as to removal of signs.

70 Default powers of Secretary of State as to traffic signs.

71 Power to enter land in connection with traffic signs.

72 Powers exercisable by parish or community councils.

Provisions as to Greater London

73Powers and duties of local traffic authorities in Greater London in respect of traffic signs.

74 Affixing of traffic signs to walls.

74A London borough councils and the London traffic control system.

74B Transfer of traffic control systems between Secretary of State or a strategic highways company and Transport for London.

74C The traffic authority for traffic signs.

75 Similar provisions applicable in City of London.

76 Traffic signs in connection with experimental traffic schemes in London.

Supplementary provisions

77 Traffic signs: modifications as respects trunk roads.

78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

79 Advances by Secretary of State towards expenses of traffic signs.

80 References to highway authorities in Part V.

Part VI Speed Limits

81General speed limit for restricted roads.

82 What roads are restricted roads.

83 Provisions as to directions under s. 82(2)

84 Speed limits on roads other than restricted roads.

85 Traffic signs for indicating speed restrictions.

86 Speed limits for particular classes of vehicles.

87 Exemption of fire brigade, ambulance and police vehicles from speed limits.

88 Temporary speed limits.

89 Speeding offences generally.

90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part VII Bollards and Other Obstructions

92 Bollards and other obstructions outside Greater London.

93 Powers of Secretary of State in relation to functions under s. 92.

94 Bollards and other obstructions in Greater London.

94ABollards and other obstructions: terrorism

Part VIII Control and Enforcement

Traffic wardens

95 Appointment of traffic wardens.

96 Additional powers of traffic wardens.

97 Supplementary provisions as to traffic wardens.

98 Control and Enforcement

Removal or immobilisation of vehicles

99 Removal of vehicles illegally, obstructively or dangerously parked, or abandoned or broken down.

100 Interim disposal of vehicles removed under s. 99.

101 Ultimate disposal of vehicles abandoned and removeable under this Act.

101ARight of owner to recover vehicle or proceeds of sale

101BRepresentations and appeals

102 Charges for removal, storage and disposal of vehicles.

103 Supplementary provisions as to removal of vehicles.

104 Immobilisation of vehicles illegally parked.

105 Exemptions from s. 104.

106 Initial experimental period for immobilisation of vehicles.

106A Immobilisation of vehicles in London

Enforcement of excess parking charges

107 Liability of vehicle owner in respect of excess parking charge.

108 Notice in respect of excess parking charge.

109 Modifications of ss. 107 and 108 in relation to hired vehicles.

110 Time for bringing, and evidence in, proceedings for certain offences.

111 Supplementary provisions as to excess charges.

Part IX Further Provisions as to Enforcement

General provisions

112 Information as to identity of driver or rider.

113, 114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

115 Mishandling of parking documents and related offences.

116 Provisions supplementary to s. 115.

117 Wrongful use of disabled person’s badge.

118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special provisions relating to Scotland

119 Aiding and abetting.

120, 121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part X General and Supplementary Provisions

121A Traffic authorities.

121B London borough council exercising powers so as to affect another traffic authority’s roads.

121C Functions of GLA under this Act to be exercisable by the Mayor.

122 Exercise of functions by strategic highways companies or local authorities.

122A Prospective exercise of powers.

123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

124 Provisions as to certain orders.

124A GLA side roads.

124B Orders of the Authority changing what are GLA side roads.

124C Certification and records of GLA side roads.

125 Boundary roads.

126 Exercise of powers as respects part of width of road.

127 Footpaths, bridleways , restricted byways and byways open to all traffic.

128 Power to hold inquiries.

129 General provisions as to inquiries.

130 Application of Act to Crown.

131 Application of road traffic enactments to Crown roads.

132 Special provisions as to certain Crown roads.

132A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

132AA Royal Parks or highways in London affected by proposals relating to the other.

133 Vehicles used for marine salvage.

134 Provisions as to regulations.

135 Application of Act to Isles of Scilly.

136 Meaning of “motor vehicle” and other expressions relating to vehicles.

137 Supplementary provisions relating to s. 136.

138 Meaning of “heavy commercial vehicle”.

139 Hovercraft.

140 Certain vehicles not to be treated as motor vehicles.

141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

141A Tramcars and trolley vehicles: regulations.

142 General interpretation of Act.

143 Saving for law of nuisance.

144 Transitional provisions and savings.

145 Commencement and temporary provisions.

146 Amendments and repeals.

147 Short title and extent.

SCHEDULE 1 Matters as to which Orders can be made under Section 6

1For prescribing the routes to be followed by all classes...

2For prescribing streets which are not to be used for...

3For regulating the relative position in the roadway of traffic...

4For prescribing the places where vehicles, or vehicles of any...

5For prescribing the conditions subject to which, and the times...

6For prescribing the number and maximum size and weight of...

7For prescribing the conditions subject to which, and the times...

8For prescribing the conditions subject to which, and the times...

9For prescribing the conditions subject to which, and the times...

10For prescribing rules as to precedence to be observed as...

11For prescribing the conditions subject to which, and the times...

12For requiring the erection, exhibition or removal of traffic notices,...

13Broken down vehicles.

14Vehicles, or vehicles of any class, when unattended.

15Places in streets where vehicles, or vehicles of any class,...

16Cabs and hackney carriages not hired and being in a...

17For restricting the use of vehicles and animals, and sandwichmen...

18The lighting and guarding of street works.

19The erection or placing or the removal of any works...

20Queues of persons waiting in streets.

21Priority of entry to public vehicles.

22For enabling any police, local or other public authority to...

1Prescribing the routes to be followed by traffic from one...

2Prescribing streets which are not to be used for traffic....

3Regulating the relative position in the roadway of traffic of...

4Prescribing the places where vehicles may not turn so as...

5Prescribing the conditions subject to which, and the times at...

6Prescribing the conditions subject to which, and the times at...

7Prescribing rules as to precedence to be observed as between...

8Making provision as to vehicles when unattended.

9Making provision as to places in streets where vehicles may,...

10Making provision as to cab ranks, and as to ranks...

1. . . . . . . . . ....

2. . . . . . . . . ....

3. . . . . . . . . ....

4. . . . . . . . . ....

SCHEDULE 4 Control of Off-Street Parking

Part I Provisions as to the Making of Regulations under Section 43

1Before deciding to propose the making of regulations under section...

2As soon as may be after the date specified by...

3In the case of any proposal, the Secretary of State...

4(1) Where in the case of any proposal the Secretary...

5(1) In the case of any proposal, the local authority...

6In deciding in the case of any proposal whether or...

Part II Revocation or Variation of Permanent Licence

7Subject to the provisions of Parts III and IV of...

8If at any time it appears to the local authority...

9If at any time it appears to the local authority...

10If at any time it appears to the local authority...

11If in the case of a licensed parking place which...

12(1) Where at the date when the licence was granted...

13Where notice under paragraph 9, 10, 11 or 12(1) above...

Part III Rights of Appeal

14(1) If a person who is, or who proposes to...

15The Secretary of State shall not be required to entertain...

16(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, before determining an appeal...

17(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provisions...

18(1) On an appeal being brought under this Part of...

Part IV Right to Compensation in Certain Circumstances

19Where a person who, at the date when the area...

20Where— (a) at the date when notice of a proposal...

21Paragraph 22 below shall apply to any decision of the...

22(1) If, on a claim made to the local authority...

23Where notice of appeal from any such decision of the...

24Where, in the case of a decision of the local...

Part V Permissible Periods of Unlicensed Operation of Parking Place

25Where, at the date when any area first becomes a...

26Where in pursuance of the application referred to in sub-paragraph...

27Where the operator of a public off-street parking place who...

SCHEDULE 5 Buildings in Relation to Which a Secretary of State is the Appropriate Authority for the Purposes of Section 74

SCHEDULE 6 Speed Limits for Vehicles of Certain Classes

Part I Vehicles Fitted with Pneumatic Tyres on all Wheels(see application provisions below the following Table)

For a vehicle falling within class 5(2)(b) above, the maximum...

This Part applies only to motor vehicles, not being track-laying...

Part II Vehicles (Other than Track-Laying Vehicles) not Fitted with Pneumatic Tyres on all Wheels

(see application provisions below the following Table)

This Part does not apply to— (a) a motor vehicle...

Part III Track-Laying Vehicles(see application provisions below the following Table)

This Part applies to— (a) a motor vehicle which is...

Part IV Application and Interpretation

1This Schedule does not apply to a vehicle which is...

2In this Schedule— “agricultural motor vehicle” “articulated vehicle”, “dual-purpose vehicle”,...

3The specification as regards springs and wings mentioned in item...

4(1) A vehicle falling in two or more classes specified...

. . . . . . . . . ....

SCHEDULE 8 Statutory Statements (Excess Charges)

Part I Statutory Statement of Ownership or Hiring

1For the purposes of the specified sections, a statutory statement...

2For the purposes of the specified sections, a statutory statement...

Part II Statutory Statement of Facts

3For the purposes of the specified sections, a statutory statement...

Part III Interpretation

4In this Schedule “the specified sections” has the meaning assigned...

5Subsections (2) to (4) of that section shall have effect...

6In paragraph 2 above “statement of liability”, “hiring agreement” and...

SCHEDULE 9 Special Provisions as to certain Orders

Part I Reserve Powers of national authority

1Subject to paragraphs 8 and 26 of this Schedule, the...

2A direction under this paragraph is a direction either—

3(1) Any power to make an order conferred on ....

4Where the national authority has made an order by virtue...

5(1) Paragraphs 1 to 4 above shall have effect in...

6(1) Where by virtue of paragraph 3 above a parking...

7(1) Subject to paragraph 8 below, the national authority ,...

8The national authority shall not give any direction under paragraph...

9The national authority may make an order under paragraph 7...

10Where the Secretary of State— (a) gives a direction under...

11 Reserve Powers of Secretary of State

12Where the Secretary of State— (a) gives a direction under...

12ZAA power conferred upon the Scottish Ministers by this Schedule,...

12BA power conferred upon the Secretary of State by this...

Part II Consent of national authority to Certain Orders

13(1) Where in the case of any order proposed to...

14(1) Where in the case of any order proposed to...

14A(1) This paragraph applies where a strategic highways company proposes,...

15(1) The Secretary of State may by order add to...

15A(1) The Scottish Ministers may by order add to or...

16(1) In consenting to any order submitted for consent under...

17(1) The Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers may...

18The power of the Secretary of State to make an...

19In this Part of this Schedule “principal road” means a...

Part III Procedure as to certain orders

20(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, before making make an...

21As respects orders of a strategic highways company or a...

22(1) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 21 above,...

23(1) The Secretary of State, after consultation with the council...

24The national authority may make regulations with respect to the...

25Any regulations under this Part of this Schedule may make...

26(1) Before giving any authority a direction under paragraph 2...

Part IV Variation or Revocation of Certain Orders

27(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) , (2A), (3) and (4)...

28For the avoidance of doubt it is hereby declared that,...

29Nothing in paragraph 8 of this Schedule shall prevent the...

PART V Consultation With Traffic Commissioners

30This Part of this Schedule applies to any order made...

31Before making an order to which this Part of this...

32If the order is required to be submitted for consent...

33Paragraphs 31 and 32 above shall have effect without prejudice...

PART VI Validity of Certain Orders

34(1) This Part of this Schedule applies—

35If any person desires to question the validity of, or...

36(1) On any application under this Part of this Schedule...

37Except as provided by this Part of this Schedule, an...

SCHEDULE 10 Transitional Provisions and Savings

1(1) In this Schedule “the 1967 Act” means the Road...

2Where any enactment or document refers, whether specifically or by...

3Any reference in this Act (whether express or implied) to...

4(1) Without prejudice to paragraph 3 above, any reference in...

5Without prejudice to paragraphs 3 and 4 above, any power...

6Where a period of time specified in an enactment repealed...

Traffic regulation byelaws in Scotland

7Any byelaw made under section 104 of the Roads and...

Meaning of “heavy commercial vehicle”

8 Transitional Provisions and Savings

Pedestrian crossings

9(1) Subsections (2) and (3) of section 23 of this...

10(1) The power conferred on a local authority by section...

11(1) The repeal by this Act of Schedule 8 to...

12 Transitional Provisions and Savings

13Nothing in subsections (1) to (3B) of section 35 or...

14(1) A direction in an order made under section 1...

15Any limit of speed which was in force on 1st...

16(1) This paragraph applies to any road which—

Saving for agreements and incidental matters

17(1) The repeal of this Act by any enactment shall...

Offences relating to disabled persons’ concessions

18 Transitional Provisions and Savings

References to foot passengers in subordinate legislation

19For the purposes of the application of any provisions of...

Statutory statement of facts

20 Transitional Provisions and Savings

SCHEDULE 11 Provisions of This Act and Instruments Referred to in Section 144(2)

1In this Schedule (which is a re-enactment of section 80...

Application of Schedule

2(1) This Schedule shall extend only to such areas as...

Notice to pay fixed penalty

3(1) Where at any time within the interim period a...

Amount and payment of fixed penalty, and supplementary provisions

4(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, the fixed penalty for...

Liability of vehicle owner in respect of fixed penalty

5(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a notice under paragraph...

Effect of notice under paragraph 5(6)

6(1) The provisions of sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) below shall...

7(1) This paragraph shall apply where— (a) a notice under...

Time for bringing, and evidence in, proceedings for offences under this Schedule

8(1) Proceedings in England or Wales for an offence under...

Statutory statements under this Schedule

9(1) A statutory statement of ownership under this Schedule is...

Service of notices

10(1) A notice under paragraph 5(6) of this Schedule may...

11(1) In this Schedule— “appropriate period”, in relation to a...

Transitional provisions

12For the purposes of the provisions of the Interpretation Act...

SCHEDULE 13 Consequential Amendments

THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1960 (c. 16)

1In section 253(11), for “section 78 of the Road Traffic...

THE LONDON GOVERNMENT ACT 1963 (c. 33)

2 Consequential Amendments

THE COUNTRYSIDE (SCOTLAND) ACT 1967 (c. 86)

3In section 51— (a) in subsection (1), for the words...

THE LONDON CAB ACT 1968 (c. 7)

4In section 3(2), for “1967” substitute “ 1984 ”.

THE COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1968 (c. 41)

5 Consequential Amendments

THE TRANSPORT ACT 1968 (c. 73)

6 Consequential Amendments

7In section 117(5), for the words from “12” to the...

8 Consequential Amendments

9In section 42, the reference to any of the provisions...

THE CHRONICALLY SICK AND DISABLED PERSONS ACT 1970 (c. 44)

10In section 20(1)(b), for “1967” substitute “ 1984 ”.

11In section 21— (a) in subsection (1), for the words...

THE PENSIONS (INCREASE) ACT 1971 (c. 56)

12In paragraph 51(b) of Schedule 2, after “1967” insert “...

13–28 Consequential Amendments

THE LAND COMPENSATION ACT 1973 (c. 26)

29In section 20— (a) in subsection (6), after “1967” insert...

THE CONTROL OF POLLUTION ACT 1974 (c. 40)

30In section 23— (a) in subsection (2A), for “1967” substitute...

THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1974 (c. 50)

31In section 17— (a) in subsection (6)(a), for “the 1967...

THE GREATER LONDON COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS) ACT 1974 (c. xxiv)

32In section 15— (a) in subsection (2)(a), for “section 80(1)(b)...

33 Consequential Amendments

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1976 (c. 57)

34In section 7(3), for “Section 84C(1) to (5) and (6)...

35In section 44— (a) in subsection (1), in the definition...

36In section 64(2), for “section 54 of the Road Traffic...

THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE (SCOTLAND) ACT 1980 (c. 62)

37At the end of Schedule 1 the following entry shall...

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PLANNING AND LAND ACT 1980 (c. 65)

38In Schedule 7— (a) in paragraph 14(3) and (4), for...

THE HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 (c. 66)

39 Consequential Amendments

40In section 42(2)(c), for “section 71 of the Road Traffic...

41In section 60(1), for “section 12 of the Road Traffic...

42In section 90F(2), for “1967” substitute “ 1984 ”.

43In section 115(6)— (a) for “Section 31 of the Road...

44In section 115A(2), for “1967” substitute “ 1984 ”.

45In section 265(10), for “21 and 75 of the Road...

46In section 285(3), for “1967” substitute “ 1984 ”, and...

47In section 329(1), in the definition of “traffic sign”, for...

48, 49 Consequential Amendments

50, 51 Consequential Amendments

52In Schedule 10, in Part II, in paragraph 9(1), for...

THE WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 (c. 69)

53In section 54, for “1967” substitute “ 1984 ”.

54–56 Consequential Amendments

THE LEVEL CROSSINGS ACT 1983 (c. 16)

57In section 1(11), in the definition of “traffic sign”, for...

SCHEDULE 14 Repeals

TABLE OF DERIVATIONSNote:The following abbreviations are used in this Table:—

The Table does not take account of successive transfers of...

Royal arms

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

1984 CHAPTER 27

An Act to consolidate the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 and certain related enactments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission.

[26th June 1984]