Paragraph 6 F1
England, Wales and Scotland
Where the office of traffic commissioner for any traffic area F2 in Scotland becomes vacant the Secretary of State may, pending the appointment of a new traffic commissioner for that area under section 4 of this Act, appoint a person (whether or not over the age of sixty-five) under this paragraph to act as traffic commissioner for that area for a limited period.
Any person appointed under sub-paragraph (1) above shall—
hold office for such period as the Secretary of State specifies when making the appointment; and
during that period be treated for all purposes (except those of paragraph 9 below) as the traffic commissioner for the traffic area in question.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Sch. 2 substituted by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 3(3), Sch. 2 Pt. I
- F2
Words in Sch. 2 para. 6(1) inserted (3.7.2013) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), ss. 4(8), 134(4); S.I. 2013/685, art. 3(1)(2)(c)
Notes on Appointment of acting traffic commissioner during vacancy
Textual amendments
- F2
Sch. 2 para. 5A and cross-heading inserted (3.7.2013) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), ss. 4(7), 134(4); S.I. 2013/685, art. 3(1)(2)(c)