PART 6Transport

Transport functions related to traffic signs and pedestrian crossingsI121

1

The functions of the constituent councils as local traffic authorities specified in the following provisions of the 1984 Act are exercisable by the Combined Authority in relation to the Area—

a

section 23 (pedestrian crossings); and

b

section 65 (placing of traffic signs).

2

The functions specified in paragraph (1) are exercisable by the Combined Authority concurrently with the constituent councils.

3

In consequence of subparagraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph (1), the Combined Authority, in the discharge of the functions conferred on it by those provisions—

a

is to be treated as a highway authority for the purposes of sections 62 and 278 of the Highways Act 1980 M1; and

b

is to be treated as a local traffic authority for the roads over which the functions are exercised.

4

In this article “local traffic authority” has the meaning given by section 121A M2 of the 1984 Act.

5

Any exercise of the functions conferred by paragraph (1) requires the consent of each member of the Combined Authority appointed by a constituent council pursuant to paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 1 to the 2014 Order or the substitute member acting in their place.