PART 6Transport
Transport functions related to traffic signs and pedestrian crossingsI121
1
The functions of the constituent councils as local traffic authorities specified in the following provisions of the 1984 Act are exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the Area—
a
section 23 (pedestrian crossings); and
b
section 65 (placing of traffic signs).
2
The functions specified in paragraph (1) are exercisable by the Combined Authority concurrently with the constituent councils.
3
In consequence of subparagraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph (1), the Combined Authority, in the discharge of the functions conferred on it by those provisions—
a
is to be treated as a highway authority for the purposes of sections 62 and 278 of the Highways Act 1980 M1; and
b
is to be treated as a local traffic authority for the roads over which the functions are exercised.
4
In this article “local traffic authority” has the meaning given by section 121A M2 of the 1984 Act.
5
Any exercise of the functions conferred by paragraph (1) requires the consent of each member of the Combined Authority appointed by a constituent council pursuant to paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 1 to the 2014 Order or the substitute member acting in their place.