EXPLANATORY NOTE

By this Order 1st November 1982 is appointed as the day on which the provisions of the Transport Act 1982 specified in Article 2 come into force. These provisions relate to

(a) special provision with respect to periodical tests of certain public service vehicles,

(b) penalty points for accessories to traffic offences,

(c) alteration of procedure governing the Highway Code,

(d) speed limits,

(e) refusal or withdrawal of disabled person's badges,

(f) payment in respect of applicants for exemption from wearing seat-belts,

(g) minor matters relating to penalty points, and immobilisation devices, and,

(h) repeals, so far as relevant to item (d) above.