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Section 2 Interpretation

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

In this Act, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires—

  • “the Act of 1984” means the 1984 c. 27.Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;

  • “the Act of 1990” means the 1990 c. 8.Town and Country Planning Act 1990;

  • “the Act of 1991” means the 1991 c. 40.Road Traffic Act 1991;

  • “authorised officer” means an officer of a participating council authorised by the council in writing to act in relation to the relevant provision of this Act;

  • “the Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis or, in the City of London, the Commissioner of the City Police;

  • “the fire authority” means the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority;

  • “participating council” means the common council of the City of London and the council of any London borough other than Tower Hamlets; and “borough” and “council” shall be construed accordingly;

  • “penalty charge” has the same meaning as in section 66 of the Act of 1991;

  • “road” has the same meaning as in section 142 (1) of the Act of 1984;

  • “special parking area” means a special parking area designated by an order made by the Secretary of State under section 76 (1) of the Act of 1991;

  • “traffic sign” has the same meaning as in section 64 (1) of the Act of 1984.