219.The greater part of the Act amends existing legislation, particularly the RTA and the RTOA, and the amendments generally have the same extent as the enactments amended. In consequence the majority of the Act's provisions extend to Great Britain. The exceptions are as follows:-
Sections 1, 2 and 52 to 55 extend only to England and Wales.
Sections 44 to 46 (after commencement of section 46), 47, 49(1) and 51(2) extend to the United Kingdom as a whole.
Section 49(2) extends only to Northern Ireland.
220.The Act grants some new powers to the National Assembly for Wales and affects some of its existing powers. For more detailed analysis of these powers please refer to the relevant sections of these Notes as indicated below:
| Section | Subject matter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Road Safety Grants |
| 15 | Alcohol Ignition Interlocks |
| 34 & 35 | Attendance on Courses |
| 55 | Trunk Road Picnic Areas |