# The Road Traffic Act 1991 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provisions) Order 1992, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 1st September 1992 the provisions of paragraph 8 of Schedule 7 to the Road Traffic Act 1991. Paragraph 8 amends Schedule 5 to the Local Government Act 1985 by substituting a new paragraph 5.
The main effect of the amendment is to transfer from the Secretary of State to the London Traffic Director the function of approving the exercise of certain powers by London authorities in relation to designated roads. It also widens the class of powers which are subject to the provision.
The Order contains transitional provisions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/2010/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/road-traffic-act-1991-commencement-no-5-and-transitional-provisions-order-1992/note
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