Paragraph 89 I1

Section 85 (traffic signs for indicating speed restrictions) is amended as follows.

In subsections (2) and (3), omit “local”, wherever occurring.

After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A)

In England, where subsection (3) applies in respect of non-compliance with a direction by a traffic authority other than a strategic highways company—

(a)

a strategic highways company may execute the work required by the direction with the consent of the Secretary of State, and

(b)

the expense incurred by the company in doing so is recoverable by the company from the authority summarily as a civil debt.”