Part 2Ministers and their powers
Executive competence
I120Power to prescribe drink-driving limits
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The Road Traffic Act 1988 is amended as follows.
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Section 11 (interpretation of sections 3A to 10) is amended as follows.
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In the definition of “the prescribed limit” in subsection (2), omit “made by the Secretary of State”.
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After subsection (2) insert—
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Regulations under subsection (2) may be made—
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by the Secretary of State, in relation to driving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a vehicle, in England and Wales;
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by the Scottish Ministers, in relation to driving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a vehicle, in Scotland.
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Section 195 (provisions as to regulations) is amended as follows.
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After subsection (2) insert—
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Before making any regulations under this Act the Scottish Ministers must consult with such representative organisations as they think fit.
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After subsection (4) insert—
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Regulations made by the Scottish Ministers under section 8(3) or 11(2) are subject to the affirmative procedure.