Article 2 Interpretation

In this Order—

• “the date of opening” shall be construed in accordance with section 17(A) of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984^f1;

• “the motorway” means the special road described in Schedule 1 of the Scheme;

• “the special roads” means the motorway and connecting roads which the Secretary of State proposes to provide pursuant to the Scheme; and

• “the Scheme” means the Birmingham Northern Relief Road and Connecting Roads Scheme 1998^f2, the proceedings for which were taken concurrently with the proceedings for this Order.