# The Traffic Signs (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations and General Directions 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


road traffic, wales
Made 6 February 2026
Coming into force 11 March 2026
The Welsh Ministers, being the relevant authority, make the Regulations in Part 1 of this Instrument in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 25 and 64(1), (2) and (3) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the 1984 Act”).
The Welsh Ministers, being the relevant authority, give the General Directions in Part 2 of this Instrument in exercise of the powers conferred by section 65(1) of the 1984 Act.
The Welsh Ministers in respect of the Regulations in Part 1 have, in accordance with section 134(10) of the 1984 Act, consulted with such representative organisations as they thought fit and, in accordance with section 134(13) of the 1984 Act, have consulted with the Secretary of State.
The Welsh Ministers in respect of the General Directions in Part 2 have, in accordance with section 65(3ZC) of the 1984 Act, consulted with the Secretary of State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/35/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/traffic-signs-amendment-wales-regulations-and-general-directions-2026/introduction
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