SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8Powers of designated and accredited persons

Part 1Designated persons

11Community support officers

After paragraph 13 insert—

13APower to place traffic signs

1

Where a designation applies this paragraph to any person, that person shall have, in the relevant police area, the powers of a constable under section 67 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to place and maintain traffic signs.

2

Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (drivers to comply with traffic directions) shall apply to signs placed in the exercise of the powers conferred by virtue of sub-paragraph (1).