Section 13 Power to acquire landI1I2

In the Highways Act 1980 (c. 66), after section 245 (acquisition of land for buildings etc. required for discharge of functions of highway authority) there is inserted—

“Acquisition of land by Secretary of State or Assembly for buildings etc. needed for traffic management purposes

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(1)

The Secretary of State may acquire land which in his opinion is required for the provision of any buildings or facilities which are needed—

(a)

for use by, or in connection with the activities of, traffic officers in England; or

(b)

for other purposes connected with the management of traffic on highways in England for which he is the highway authority.

(2)

The National Assembly for Wales may acquire land which in its opinion is required for the provision of any buildings or facilities which are needed—

(a)

for use by, or in connection with the activities of, traffic officers in Wales; or

(b)

for other purposes connected with the management of traffic on highways in Wales for which it is the highway authority.”