Part 2

Network management by local traffic authorities and strategic highways companies

Enforcement of network management duties

Exercise of network management authority functions
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1
This section explains the general powers which may be conferred by an intervention order under section 21(5)(d) and the duty which may be imposed under section 21(6).
2
The order may authorise or require the traffic director to take over from the network management authority the exercise of any specified function.
3
The order may specify any function of the authority (whether or not conferred in their capacity as a traffic authority) the exercise of which appears to the appropriate national authority to be capable of contributing to, or interfering with, the achievement of the traffic director's objectives.
4
The order may require the authority to take action—
a
to co-ordinate their activities with those of the traffic director in the exercise of functions specified under subsection (2);
b
to co-operate with the traffic director in the exercise of such functions.
5
Anything done by the traffic director in the exercise of a specified function is to be treated as having been done by the authority.
Words in s. 25(2) inserted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 144(2); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
Words in s. 25 heading substituted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 144(3); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
S. 25 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(b)
Words in Pt. 2 inserted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 134; S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
S. 25 in force at 4.1.2005 for E. by S.I. 2004/3110, art. 2(a)