SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8Powers of designated and accredited persons

Part 1Designated persons

Community support officers

11After paragraph 13 insert—

Power to place traffic signs

13A(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).