6(1)In section 160(2) (compensation for diversion of vehicles to be inspected for overload but found within limits), for "one mile " substitute " five miles ".
(2)After section 160(2) of the 1972 Act insert—
“(2A)The Secretary of State may by order designate areas in Great Britain where subsection (2) above is to have effect, in such cases as may be specified by the order, with the substitution for five miles of a greater distance so specified.
An order under this subsection shall be made by statutory instrument subject to annulment by a resolution of either House of Parliament, and may be varied or revoked by another such order.”