# The Traffic Signs (Amendment) Regulations and General Directions 2011, Regulation 8: New direction 53A

Extent: E+W+S

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).”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1040/part/2/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/traffic-signs-amendment-regulations-and-general-directions-2011/part-2/regulation-8
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