Explanatory note

This Order brings into operation on 1st August 1984 section 9(3) to (6) of the Road Traffic Act 1974, and the repeals in that Act of provisions in the Road Traffic Act 1972 relating to the lighting of vehicles.

As a result of this Order provisions about the lighting of vehicles, other than cycles not being motor vehicles, will be made under section 40 of the Road Traffic Act 1972 pursuant to enabling powers to that effect provided by section 9 of the Road Traffic Act 1974.