# Temporary Speed Limit (Belfast) Order (Northern Ireland) 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


ROAD TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
Made 18th November 1996
Coming into operation 29th December 1996
WHEREAS the Department of the Environment is satisfied that it is desirable in the interests of safety to restrict the speed of motor vehicles on the roads and lengths of road specified in the Schedules;
AND WHEREAS the Department has published notice of its intention in compliance with Article 51(1) of the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981;
NOW THEREFORE the Department, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Articles 51(1) and 211A of the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 and of every other power enabling it in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/535/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/temporary-speed-limit-belfast-order-northern-ireland-1996/introduction
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