Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Contents

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1. Part I · General Provisions for Traffic Regulation
   1. Experimental traffic schemes
   2. In Greater London
   3. Outside Greater London
   4. Temporary suspension
2. Part II · Traffic Regulation in Special Cases
   1. 14 Temporary prohibition or restriction on roads.
   2. 15 Duration of orders and notices under s.14.
   3. 16 Supplementary provisions as to orders and notices under s. 14.
   4. 16A Prohibition or restriction on roads in connection with certain events.
   5. 16B Restrictions on orders under s. 16A.
   6. 16C Supplementary provisions as to orders under s. 16A.
   7. 17 Traffic regulation on special roads.
   8. 17A Further provisions as to special roads.
   9. 18 One-way traffic on trunk roads.
   10. 19 Regulation of use of highways by public service vehicles.
   11. 20 Prohibition or restriction of use of vehicles on roads of certain classes.
   12. 21 Permit for trailer to carry excess weight.
   13. 22 Traffic regulation for special areas in the countryside.
   14. 22A Traffic regulation on certain roads for purpose of conserving natural beauty.
   15. 22BB Traffic regulation on byways etc. in National Parks in England and Wales
   16. 22BC Section 22BB: supplementary
   17. 22C Terrorism
   18. 22CA Section 22C: power to impose charges
   19. 22D Section 22C: supplemental
3. Part 2A · Licensing of providers of micromobility vehicles in England
   1. 22E Provision of micromobility vehicles must be licensed
   2. 22F Micromobility vehicles
   3. 22G Exemptions
   4. 22H Regulations about licences under this Part
   5. 22I Licensing authorities
   6. 22J Information
   7. 22K Proceedings in respect of offences by bodies corporate and partnerships etc
   8. 22L Regulations
   9. 22M Interpretation
4. Part III · Crossings and Playgrounds
   1. Pedestrian crossings
   2. School crossings
   3. Street playgrounds
5. Part IV · Parking Places
   1. Control of off-street parking
   2. Parking attendants
   3. Parking on highways for payment
   4. Provision of off-street parking, and parking on roads without payment
   5. Provision of parking places by parish or community councils
   6. Special parking provisions
6. Part V · Traffic Signs
   1. General provisions
   2. Provisions as to Greater London
   3. Supplementary provisions
7. Part VI · Speed Limits
   1. 81 General speed limit for restricted roads.
   2. 82 What roads are restricted roads.
   3. 83 Provisions as to directions under s. 82(2)
   4. 84 Speed limits on roads other than restricted roads.
   5. 85 Traffic signs for indicating speed restrictions.
   6. 86 Speed limits for particular classes of vehicles.
   7. 87 Exemption of fire brigade, ambulance and police vehicles from speed limits.
   8. 88 Temporary speed limits.
   9. 89 Speeding offences generally.
   10. 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
   11. 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. Part VII · Bollards and Other Obstructions
   1. 92 Bollards and other obstructions outside Greater London.
   2. 93 Powers of Secretary of State in relation to functions under s. 92.
   3. 94 Bollards and other obstructions in Greater London.
   4. 94A Bollards and other obstructions: terrorism
9. Part VIII · Control and Enforcement
   1. Enforcement of excess parking charges
   2. Removal or immobilisation of vehicles
   3. Traffic wardens
10. Part IX · Further Provisions as to Enforcement
    1. General provisions
    2. Special provisions relating to Scotland
11. Part X · General and Supplementary Provisions
    1. 121A Traffic authorities.
    2. 121B London borough council exercising powers so as to affect another traffic authority’s roads.
    3. 121C Functions of GLA under this Act to be exercisable by the Mayor.
    4. 122 Exercise of functions by strategic highways companies or local authorities.
    5. 122A Prospective exercise of powers.
    6. 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
    7. 124 Provisions as to certain orders.
    8. 124A GLA side roads.
    9. 124B Orders of the Authority changing what are GLA side roads.
    10. 124C Certification and records of GLA side roads.
    11. 125 Boundary roads.
    12. 126 Exercise of powers as respects part of width of road.
    13. 127 Footpaths, bridleways , restricted byways and byways open to all traffic.
    14. 128 Power to hold inquiries.
    15. 129 General provisions as to inquiries.
    16. 130 Application of Act to Crown.
    17. 131 Application of road traffic enactments to Crown roads.
    18. 132 Special provisions as to certain Crown roads.
    19. 132A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
    20. 132AA Royal Parks or highways in London affected by proposals relating to the other.
    21. 133 Vehicles used for marine salvage.
    22. 134 Provisions as to regulations.
    23. 135 Application of Act to Isles of Scilly.
    24. 136 Meaning of “motor vehicle” and other expressions relating to vehicles.
    25. 137 Supplementary provisions relating to s. 136.
    26. 138 Meaning of “heavy commercial vehicle”.
    27. 139 Hovercraft.
    28. 140 Certain vehicles not to be treated as motor vehicles.
    29. 141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
    30. 141A Tramcars and trolley vehicles: regulations.
    31. 142 General interpretation of Act.
    32. 143 Saving for law of nuisance.
    33. 144 Transitional provisions and savings.
    34. 145 Commencement and temporary provisions.
    35. 146 Amendments and repeals.
    36. 147 Short title and extent.
12. Schedule 1 · Matters as to which Orders can be made under Section 6
    1. (1) For prescribing the routes to be followed by all classes...
    2. (2) For prescribing streets which are not to be used for...
    3. (3) For regulating the relative position in the roadway of traffic...
    4. (4) For prescribing the places where vehicles, or vehicles of any...
    5. (5) For prescribing the conditions subject to which, and the times...
    6. (6) For prescribing the number and maximum size and weight of...
    7. (7) For prescribing the conditions subject to which, and the times...
    8. (8) For prescribing the conditions subject to which, and the times...
    9. (9) For prescribing the conditions subject to which, and the times...
    10. (10) For prescribing rules as to precedence to be observed as...
    11. (11) For prescribing the conditions subject to which, and the times...
    12. (12) For requiring the erection, exhibition or removal of traffic notices,...
    13. (13) Broken down vehicles.
    14. (14) Vehicles, or vehicles of any class, when unattended.
    15. (15) Places in streets where vehicles, or vehicles of any class,...
    16. (16) Cabs and hackney carriages not hired and being in a...
    17. (17) For restricting the use of vehicles and animals, and sandwichmen...
    18. (18) The lighting and guarding of street works.
    19. (19) The erection or placing or the removal of any works...
    20. (20) Queues of persons waiting in streets.
    21. (21) Priority of entry to public vehicles.
    22. (22) For enabling any police, local or other public authority to...
13. Schedule 2
    1. (1) Prescribing the routes to be followed by traffic from one...
    2. (2) Prescribing streets which are not to be used for traffic....
    3. (3) Regulating the relative position in the roadway of traffic of...
    4. (4) Prescribing the places where vehicles may not turn so as...
    5. (5) Prescribing the conditions subject to which, and the times at...
    6. (6) Prescribing the conditions subject to which, and the times at...
    7. (7) Prescribing rules as to precedence to be observed as between...
    8. (8) Making provision as to vehicles when unattended.
    9. (9) Making provision as to places in streets where vehicles may,...
    10. (10) Making provision as to cab ranks, and as to ranks...
14. Schedule 3
    1. (1) . . . . . . . . . ....
    2. (2) . . . . . . . . . ....
    3. (3) . . . . . . . . . ....
    4. (4) . . . . . . . . . ....
15. Schedule 3A · Licensing of provision of micromobility vehicles
    1. (1) Introduction
    2. (2) Licence conditions
    3. (3) Duration, renewal, suspension and revocation of licence
    4. (4) Variation and transfer of licence
    5. (5) Licence applications etc: process
    6. (6) Licence applications etc: process
    7. (7) Monitoring
    8. (8) Financial penalties
    9. (9) Decisions: reconsideration and appeals
    10. (10) Fees
    11. (11) Offences
16. Schedule 4 · Control of Off-Street Parking
    1. Part I Provisions as to the Making of Regulations under Section 43
    2. Part II Revocation or Variation of Permanent Licence
    3. Part III Rights of Appeal
    4. Part IV Right to Compensation in Certain Circumstances
    5. Part V Permissible Periods of Unlicensed Operation of Parking Place
17. Schedule 6 · Speed Limits for Vehicles of Certain Classes
    1. Part I Vehicles Fitted with Pneumatic Tyres on all Wheels
    2. Part II Vehicles (Other than Track-Laying Vehicles) not Fitted with Pneumatic Tyres on all Wheels
    3. Part III Track-Laying Vehicles
    4. Part IV Application and Interpretation
18. Schedule 7
19. Schedule 8 · Statutory Statements (Excess Charges)
    1. Part I Statutory Statement of Ownership or Hiring
    2. Part II Statutory Statement of Facts
    3. Part III Interpretation
20. Schedule 9 · Special Provisions as to certain Orders
    1. Part I Reserve Powers of national authority
    2. Part II Consent of national authority to Certain Orders
    3. Part III Procedure as to certain orders
    4. Part IV Variation or Revocation of Certain Orders
    5. Part V Consultation With Traffic Commissioners
    6. Part VI Validity of Certain Orders
21. Schedule 10 · Transitional Provisions and Savings
    1. General
    2. Traffic regulation byelaws in Scotland
    3. Meaning of “heavy commercial vehicle”
    4. Pedestrian crossings
    5. Parking places
    6. Speed limits
    7. Saving for agreements and incidental matters
    8. Offences relating to disabled persons’ concessions
    9. References to foot passengers in subordinate legislation
    10. Statutory statement of facts
22. Schedule 11 · Provisions of This Act and Instruments Referred to in Section 144(2)
23. Schedule 12
    1. Introductory
    2. Application of Schedule
    3. Notice to pay fixed penalty
    4. Amount and payment of fixed penalty, and supplementary provisions
    5. Liability of vehicle owner in respect of fixed penalty
    6. Effect of notice under paragraph 5(6)
    7. Hired vehicles
    8. Time for bringing, and evidence in, proceedings for offences under this Schedule
    9. Statutory statements under this Schedule
    10. Service of notices
    11. Interpretation
    12. Transitional provisions
24. Schedule 13 · Consequential Amendments
    1. THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1960 (c. 16)
    2. THE LONDON GOVERNMENT ACT 1963 (c. 33)
    3. THE COUNTRYSIDE (SCOTLAND) ACT 1967 (c. 86)
    4. THE LONDON CAB ACT 1968 (c. 7)
    5. THE COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1968 (c. 41)
    6. THE TRANSPORT ACT 1968 (c. 73)
    7. THE CHRONICALLY SICK AND DISABLED PERSONS ACT 1970 (c. 44)
    8. THE PENSIONS (INCREASE) ACT 1971 (c. 56)
    9. THE LAND COMPENSATION ACT 1973 (c. 26)
    10. THE CONTROL OF POLLUTION ACT 1974 (c. 40)
    11. THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1974 (c. 50)
    12. THE GREATER LONDON COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS) ACT 1974 (c. xxiv)
    13. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1976 (c. 57)
    14. THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE (SCOTLAND) ACT 1980 (c. 62)
    15. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PLANNING AND LAND ACT 1980 (c. 65)
    16. THE HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 (c. 66)
    17. THE WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 (c. 69)
    18. THE LEVEL CROSSINGS ACT 1983 (c. 16)
25. Schedule 14 · Repeals
    1. TABLE OF DERIVATIONSNote:The following abbreviations are used in this Table:—