Part VI Speed Limits

C181 General speed limit for restricted roads.

C31

It shall not be lawful for a person to drive a motor vehicle on a restricted road at a speed exceeding 30 miles per hour.

C22

The F2national authority may by order F3... increase or reduce the rate of speed fixed by subsection (1) above, either as originally enacted or as varied under this subsection.

F13

An order under subsection (2)—

a

if made by the Secretary of State, is to be made by statutory instrument and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament;

b

if made by the Scottish Ministers, is subject to the affirmative procedure.

4

Before making an order under subsection (2) the Secretary of State must consult with the Scottish Ministers.

5

Before making an order under subsection (2) the Scottish Ministers must consult with the Secretary of State.