8.—(1) The Authority may make byelaws–
(a)for preventing injury or damage to the bridge;
(b)for regulating the conduct of persons using the bridge;
(c)for the management, regulation, direction and control of traffic using the bridge;
(d)for prohibiting certain classes of vehicle from using the bridge; and
(e)for providing that the bridge may be temporarily closed to traffic for repairs or in cases of emergency or for other reasons considered necessary by the Authority.
(2) The byelaws shall be authenticated by being sealed with the common seal of the Authority and signed by the clerk of the Authority and shall not have effect until they are confirmed by the Scottish Ministers.
(3) Any byelaws made by the existing board prior to the coming into force of this Order shall continue to have effect after the appointed day as though made by the Authority.
(4) Any byelaws made by the existing board or by the Authority may be varied by the Authority as they deem necessary.
(5) Any byelaws made or varied by the Authority shall follow the procedures for byelaws set out in section 202 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973(1).
1973 c. 65; section 202 was modified by S.I. 1984/918.