# The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002, Regulation 53A: Placing of portable signal-controlled pedestrian facilities


(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/2002/3113/regulation/53A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/traffic-signs-regulations-and-general-directions-2002/regulation-53A
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