Explanatory note

This Order makes transitional and other provisions consequential on the Local Government Act 1972 in connection with schemes, orders and other instruments made and things done relating to road traffic and highway matters; so that the new local authorities can enforce and otherwise deal with instruments made and things done by the existing local authorities.

Article 3 deals with schemes and orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 or the Road Traffic Act 1972; Article 4 makes provision for procedures begun but not completed before 1st April 1974; Article 5 provides for the division of instruments affecting highways; Article 6 contains general provisions with respect to highways; Article 7 deals with private street works and Article 8 adapts certain agreements made between the Secretary of State and existing local authorities.