# The Westlink (Busways) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008, Regulation 1: Citation, commencement and interpretation

Extent: N.I.

(1) These Regulations may be cited as The Westlink (Busways) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 and shall come into operation on 24th October 2008.
(2) In these Regulations—
“busway” means a length of special road specified in the Schedule;
“bus” means a motor vehicle constructed or adapted to carry more than 8 passengers (exclusive of the driver);
“lay-by” means a surfaced area adjacent to the carriageway intended for the waiting of vehicles; and
“medical practitioner” means a registered person within the meaning of the Medical Act 1983.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2008/328/regulation/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/westlink-busways-regulations-northern-ireland-2008/regulation-1
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