Regulation 8 New direction 53AF1

After direction 53, insert—

“Placing of portable signal-controlled pedestrian facilities

53A.

(1)

A traffic authority may, pursuant to section 65(1) of the 1984 Act, cause or permit the placing of a portable signal-controlled pedestrian facility if and only if—

(a)

permission is given in writing; and

(b)

the written permission of the authority includes express approval to the placing of the facility at a particular site.

(2)

Nothing in this direction is to be taken to limit or affect the powers of a constable or the chief officer of police under section 67(1) of the 1984 Act (placing of temporary traffic signs on roads in extraordinary circumstances).”.