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(1)Where the Secretary of State proposes to make [F1an order under section 10 of the Highways Act 1980 or section 5 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 directing]that a road shall become a trunk road, and considers it expedient—
(a)that the road, when it becomes a trunk road, should be used only for traffic passing in one direction, and
(b)that any other road which is a trunk road, or is to become a trunk road by virtue of the order, should be used only for traffic passing in the other direction,
the order may make provision for restricting the use of those roads accordingly as from such date as may be specified in the order.
(2)Subsection (1) above shall have effect without prejudice to the powers of the Secretary of State under section 1 of this Act.
(3)A person who uses a vehicle, or causes or permits a vehicle to be used, in contravention of any provision made by virtue of subsection (1) above shall be guilty of an offence.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 18(1) substituted (1.11.1991) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 168(1), Sch. 8 para. 30; which substitution is in force for Scotland only by S.I. 1991/2286, art. 2(2), Sch. 2. and for England and Wales only by S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3,Sch.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 18 modified (1.7.1992) by S.I. 1992/1217, reg. 3(1)(d) (with reg. 11)
S. 18 modified (1.7.1992) by S.I. 1992/1217, reg.5 (with reg. 11).
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