Part II Traffic Regulation in Special Cases
22BF1Traffic regulation on long distance routes
1
This section applies where the Secretary of State thinks that, because of the use of a long distance route by vehicular traffic, members of the public cannot safely and conveniently—
a
enjoy the amenities of any part of the route or of the area through which the route runs;
b
take advantage of opportunities for recreation in any part of that area;
c
study nature in any part of that area.
2
The Secretary of State may make an order preventing the use of the route or a specified part of the route—
a
by vehicular traffic, or
b
by vehicular traffic of a specified kind.
3
An order under this section may have effect only in relation to a long distance route which is, or in so far as it is, in England.
4
An order under this section shall be treated for all purposes as if it were a traffic regulation order made by the Secretary of State in relation to a road for which he is the traffic authority (and, in particular, any provision of this Act about the making or effect of such an order shall apply).