15 Duration of orders and notices under s. 14.E+W+S
(1)Subject to subsections (2) to (4) below, an order under section 14 of this Act shall not continue in force for more than 3 months.
(2)If the Secretary of State gives his consent to any such order continuing in force for a period longer than that authorised under subsection (1) above, the order shall continue in force until the end of such period as may be specified by the Secretary of State in giving his consent.
(3)Where the Secretary of State refuses to give his consent under subsection (2) above, no subsequent order shall, except with the approval of the Secretary of State, be made under section 14 of this Act as respects any length of road to which the previous order related, unless at least 3 months have expired from the time when the previous order ceased to have effect.
(4)Subsections (1) to (3) above do not apply to an order made by the Secretary of State or [F1by a London borough council or the Common Council of the City of London].
(5)A notice issued under section 14(3) of this Act shall not continue in force for a longer period than 14 days from the date of the notice.
Textual Amendments
F1Words substituted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 2, 8(1), Sch. 5 para. 4(7)