functions transf.by SR 1999/481

mod. (retrosp.) by 2005 NI 14

Order modified (16.12.2008) by Cycle Tracks (Westlink) Order (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008/464), art. 2

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1997/276/contents/2017-09-04The Road Traffic Regulation (Northern Ireland) Order 1997texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-07-11Expert Participation2017-09-04The Road Traffic Regulation (Northern Ireland) Order 1997InstrumentPolice (Northern Ireland) Act 1998s.74(1)Sch.4 para.23The Road Traffic Regulation (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 PART IINTRODUCTORY1Title and commencement2InterpretationPART IIRULES OF THE ROAD3Rule of the roadPART IIIGENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO REGULATION OF TRAFFIC4Traffic regulation orders5Experimental traffic control schemes6Temporary suspension of traffic regulation orders or experimental traffic control schemes7Temporary traffic regulation8General traffic regulations8AProhibition or restriction of use of public roads: special events9SupplementaryPART IVPARKING PLACES9AParking places: introductory10Power of parking authority to provide parking places11Additional powers in respect of off-street parking places12Provision of access to premises through off-street parking places13Provisions as to use of parking places14Offences and proceedings in connection with parking places provided under Article 10 or 1115Designation of parking places on roads for which charges may be made16Charges for parking in designated parking places17Regulation of designated parking places18Supplementary provisions relating to designation orders19Offences relating to parking places on roads where charges may be made20Acceptance of payment as bar to proceedings under Article 1921Parking devices for designated parking places22Offences in connection with parking devices23Mishandling of parking devices, etc.24Public service vehicle plying for hire in parking place25Parking attendants26Acquisition and inspection, etc., of apparatus27Protection of parking authority from liabilityPART 4ATAXIS27ATaxi regulation ordersPART VTRAFFIC SIGNS28Traffic signs29Power to provide signs30Warning devices for indicating temporary obstructions31Warning of danger to traffic32Power of constable, etc., to place traffic signs33Interference with, or damage to, traffic signs34Unauthorised signs35Powers of Department relating to the removal of signsPART VISPEED LIMITS36General speed limit on restricted roads37Restricted roads38Speed limits on roads other than restricted roads39Speed limits for particular classes of vehicles40Temporary or experimental speed limits41Traffic signs for indicating speed restrictions42Exemption for fire engines, etc.43Contravening speed limitPART VIITRAFFIC WARDENS44Employment of traffic wardens45Employment of traffic wardens as parking attendants46Uniform of traffic wardensPART VIIIREMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES47Power of constable to require removal of vehicles48Power of constable to remove vehicles49Power of Department to remove vehicles50Obstructing removal of vehicles51Disposal of vehicles by a police officer52Disposal of vehicles by the Department53Disposal of vehicles by district council54Recovery of expenses connected with removed vehiclesPART IXMISCELLANEOUSDisabled persons55Disabled persons' badgesArts. 56 & 57 rep. by 2005 NI 14 Road safety58Provisions for safety of pedestrians, etc.59Pedestrian crossings60School crossingsOffences61OffencesOther miscellaneous provisions62Permits authorising carriage of greater weights63Repayment of charges64Power to install equipment for detection of traffic offences65Inquiries66Power to prohibit or restrict use of vehicles on certain bridges67Prospective exercise of powers68Hovercraft69Trolley vehicles70The Crown71Application of Order in relation to harbour commissioners72Application of speed limits to Belfast Harbour Estate73Transitional provisions74Regulations and ordersArt. 75—Amendments and repeals SCHEDULESSCHEDULE 1TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS1(1) The Department shall comply with paragraphs 2 and 3 before making a traffic regulation...2The Department shall consult such persons as the Department considers appropriate.3(1) The Department shall publish a notice including the particulars specified in sub-paragraph (2). (2)...4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....5The Department may make a traffic regulation order with or without omissions and other modifications.6(1) Where the Department makes a traffic regulation order, it shall— (a) notify— (i) any...SCHEDULE 2EXPERIMENTAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SCHEMES1In this Schedule— (a) “scheme” means an experimental traffic control scheme; and (b) references to...2The Department shall comply with paragraphs 3 and 4 before making a scheme.3The Department shall consult such persons as the Department considers appropriate.4(1) The Department shall publish in a newspaper circulating in the district where the scheme...5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....6The Department may make a scheme with or without omissions and other modifications.7(1) Where the Department makes a scheme, it shall— (a) notify— (i) any person consulted...8Paragraph 7 shall have effect in relation to the making of a scheme the sole...9Where under Article 5(5) the Department directs that a scheme shall continue in force, the...10(1) Where under Article 5(8) the Department directs in a scheme that a provision is...SCHEDULE 3TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION1Where the Department imposes or proposes to impose restrictions or prohibitions under Article 7 on...2The Department shall publish in a newspaper circulating in the district in which the road...3Where any restrictions or prohibitions imposed under Article 7 on the use of any road...4Where the Department publishes a notice under paragraph 2 specifying restrictions or prohibitions on the...5Where, under Article 7(7), the Department directs that a provision is to be suspended or...SCHEDULE 3APROHIBITION OR RESTRICTION OF USE OF PUBLIC ROADS: SPECIAL EVENTSInterpretation1(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule. (2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3),...Prohibition or restriction on public roads in connection with special events2(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if the relevant authority for a public road is satisfied that—...Procedure for making orders3(1) An order shall not be made except on an application made to the relevant...Recovery of certain costs4The relevant authority may recover from the promoter the whole of the costs incurred by...Guidance5The Department may issue guidance— (a) to district councils as to the exercise of their...Offences in relation to orders6(1) A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle...SCHEDULE 4ORDERS UNDER ARTICLE 10, 13 OR 151The Department shall comply with paragraphs 2 and 3 before making an order under Article...2The Department shall consult such persons as the Department considers appropriate.3(1) The Department shall publish in a newspaper circulating in the district in which any...4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....5The Department may make an order under Article 10, 13 or 15 with or without...6Where the Department makes an order under Article 10, 13 or 15, it shall— (a)...7(1) Where the department makes an order under Article 13 or 15 the sole effect...8Paragraphs 1 to 7 apply in relation to orders under Article 13 made by a...SCHEDULE 4AORDERS UNDER ARTICLE 27A1The Department shall comply with paragraphs 2 and 3 before making an order under Article...2The Department shall consult such persons as it considers appropriate.3(1) The Department shall publish a notice including the particulars specified in sub-paragraph (2). (2)...4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....5The Department may make an order under Article 27A with or without omissions and other...6When the Department makes an order under Article 27A, it shall— (a) notify— (i) any...SCHEDULE 5ORDERS UNDER ARTICLE 36(3)(a), 37 OR 381The Department shall comply with paragraphs 2 and 3 before making an order under Article...2The Department shall consult such persons as it considers appropriate.3(1) The Department shall publish a notice including the particulars specified in sub-paragraph (2). (2)...4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....5The Department may make an order under Article 36(3)(a), 37 or 38 with or without...6Where the Department makes an order under Article 36(3)(a), 37 or 38, it shall— (a)...SCHEDULE 6INQUIRIES1(1) Where the Department decides to hold an inquiry in connection with the making by...2(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), all persons interested may appear at the inquiry...3Where the inquiry has been held, the Department may, after considering the report of the...Schedules 7, 8—AmendmentsSchedule 9—RepealsStatutory Instruments1997 No. 276 (N.I. 2)The Road Traffic Regulation (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 12th February 1997