# The M20 Motorway (Junctions 7 to 11) (Temporary Restriction and Prohibition of Traffic) Regulations 2023, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations permit temporary carriageway, speed and vehicle-width restrictions, as indicated by traffic signs, on lengths of the M20 motorway (Junctions 7 to 11). This is to assist with delays when there is traffic at the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone or the Port of Dover.
Regulation 2 requires the Secretary of State to review the regulatory provision contained in these Regulations and publish a report setting out the conclusions of the review. The first report must be published before 7th November 2028 and subsequent reports must be published at intervals not exceeding 5 years.
Contravention of these Regulations is an offence under section 17(4) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
An impact assessment has not been prepared for these Regulations as no significant impact on the cost of business or the voluntary sector is foreseen. An Explanatory Memorandum is published alongside the Regulations at www.legislation.gov.uk.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1077/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/m20-motorway-junctions-7-to-11-temporary-restriction-and-prohibition-of-traffic-regulations-2023/note
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.