# The HGV Speed Limit (Variation) (Scotland) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 86(8) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
ROAD TRAFFIC
Made 2026
Coming into force 1st April 2027
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 86(2) and (3) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 86(8) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Scottish Parliament.
In accordance with section 134(8) of that Act, the Scottish Ministers have consulted with such representative organisations as they think fit.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2026/9780111067048/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-hgv-speed-limit-variation-scotland-regulations-2026/introduction
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