# The M48 Motorway (Severn Bridge Weight) (Temporary Restriction of Traffic) Order 2017, Introduction: Introductory text


Road Traffic
Made 11th September 2017
Coming into force 18th September 2017
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 14(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, hereby makes the following Order:
In accordance with section 14(1)(b) of that Act, the Secretary of State is satisfied that traffic on the length of road specified in this Order should be restricted because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to works.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/911/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/m48-motorway-severn-bridge-weight-temporary-restriction-of-traffic-order-2017/introduction
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