C1Part V Traffic Signs

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Pt. V modified by S.I. 1991/516, art. 3A (which article is inserted by S.I. 1991/808, art. 2(3)).

General provisions

71 Power to enter land in connection with traffic signs.

1

A F1highwayF1local roads authority or an authority to whom section 68 of this Act applies or the Secretary of State may enter any land and exercise such other powers as may be necessary for the purpose of the exercise and performance of their powers and duties of placing, replacing, converting and removing traffic signs or their powers and duties under section 69 of this Act.

2

In this section “traffic signs” includes signposts for footpaths (within the meaning of the M1Highways Act 1980) and bridleways, and “signposts” includes other signs or notices for the same purpose.

3

Subsection (2) above does not extend to Scotland.