“the Act of 1984” means the M1Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;

“the Act of 1990” means the M2Town and Country Planning Act 1990;

“the Act of 1991” means the M3Road Traffic Act 1991;

“authorised officer” means an officer of a participating council authorised by the council in writing to act in relation to the relevant provision of this Act;

“the Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis or, in the City of London, the Commissioner of the City Police;

“the fire authority” means the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority;

“participating council” means the common council of the City of London and the council of any London borough other than Tower Hamlets; and “borough” and “council” shall be construed accordingly;

“penalty charge” has the same meaning as in section 66 of the Act of 1991;

“road” has the same meaning as in section 142 (1) of the Act of 1984;

“special parking area” means a special parking area designated by an order made by the Secretary of State under section 76 (1) of the Act of 1991;

“traffic sign” has the same meaning as in section 64 (1) of the Act of 1984.