(1)In section 62 of the M1Highways Act 1980 (general power of improvement) in subsection (3) (description of works for which specific powers are given and to which the general power does not apply) after paragraph (ff) there shall be inserted—
“(fg)the construction and removal of such traffic calming works as may be specially authorised by the Secretary of State under section 90G below or prescribed by regulations made by him under section 90H below;”.
(2)After section 90F of that Act there shall be inserted the provisions set out in Schedule 1 to this Act.
(3)In section 329 of that Act (interpretation) after the definition of “traffic” there shall be inserted—
““traffic calming works”, in relation to a highway, means works affecting the movement of vehicular and other traffic for the purpose of promoting safety or preserving or improving the environment through which the highway runs”.
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