Road Traffic Act 1960 (1960 c. 16)

1—96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F1] Ss. 1—116 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

97—116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F2] Ss. 1—116 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

117—163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F3] Ss. 117—163 repealed by Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c. 14), s. 88(1), Sch. 8

164—182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F4] Ss. 164—182 repealed by Transport Act 1968 (c. 73), s. 93, Sch. 18 Pt. IV

183—185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F5] Ss. 183—185 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F6] S. 186 repealed by Transport Act 1968 (c. 73), Sch. 18 Pt. III

187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F7] S. 187 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F8] S. 188 repealed by Transport Act 1968 (c. 73), Sch. 18 Pts. III, IV

189—191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F9] Ss. 189—221 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

192—200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F10] Ss. 189—221 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

201—216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F11] Ss. 189—221 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

Part VII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL

217—221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F12] Ss. 189—221 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F13] S. 222 repealed by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 (c. 76), Sch. 7 Pt. I

223—224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F14] Ss. 223—231 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

Production of Documents and Furnishing of Information

225—231. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F15] Ss. 223—231 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

232 Duty to give information as to identity of driver, &c., in certain cases.

(1) This section applies—

(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F16] S. 232(1)(a) repealed by Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c. 14), s. 88(1), Sch. 8

(b) to any offence under section 2 of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995;

(c)—(e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F18] S. 232(1)(c)—(e) repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

(f) to any offence under Part VI of the Transport Act 1968

[M1] 1968 c. 73.

(2) Where the driver of a vehicle is alleged to be guilty of an offence to which this section applies—

(a) the person keeping the vehicle shall give such information as to the identity of the driver as he may be required to give—

[F20] Words substituted by Vehicle and Driving Licences Act 1969 (c. 27), Sch. 2 para. 8

(i) by or on behalf of a chief officer of police,

(ii) . . .

[F21] S. 232(a)(ii) repealed by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 (c. 76), s. 110(2), Sch. 7

and

(b) any other person shall if required as aforesaid give any information which it is in his power to give and may lead to the identification of the driver.

...

[F22] Words in s. 232(2) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

(3) A person who fails to comply with the requirement of paragraph (a) of the last foregoing subsection shall be guilty of an offence unless he shows to the satisfaction of the court that he did not know and could not with reasonable diligence have ascertained who the driver of the vehicle . . . , was, and a person who fails to comply with the requirement of paragraph (b) of that subsection shall be guilty of an offence; and a person guilty of an offence under this subsection shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

[F23] Words repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

[F24] Words substituted by Road Traffic Act 1962 (c. 59), Sch. 1 Pt. III and continues to have effect (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 2 para. 7

[F25] Words substituted (E.W.) by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46 and continues to have effect (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 2 para. 7; words substituted (S.) by Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), ss. 289F, 289G

Forgery, false Statements, &c.

233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F26] S. 233 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 23, s. 60(2), Sch. 8 Pt. I (with ss. 54, 55); S.I. 2181, art. 2

234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F27] S. 234 repealed by Transport Act 1980 (c. 34), Sch. 9 Pt. I

235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F28] S. 235 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 23, s. 60(2), Sch. 8 Pt. I (with ss. 54, 55); S.I. 1995/2181, art. 2

236—238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F29] Ss. 235(2), 236–238 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F30] S. 239 repealed by Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c. 14), s. 88(1), Sch. 8

240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F31] S. 240 repealed by Transport Act 1980 (c. 34), Sch. 9 Pt. I

Legal Proceedings and Destination of Fines

241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F32] S. 241 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

242 Evidence by certificate.

(1) In any proceedings in England or Wales for an offence to which section two hundred and thirty-two of this Act applies a certificate in the prescribed form, purporting to be signed by a constable and certifying that a person specified in the certificate stated to the constable—

(a) that a particular motor vehicle was being driven or used by, or belonged to, that person on a particular occasion; or

[F33] Words inserted by Road Traffic Act 1962 (c. 59), Sch. 4 Pt. I and continues to have effect (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 2 para. 8

(b) that a particular motor vehicle on a particular occasion was used by or belonged to a firm in which that person also stated that he was at the time of the statement a partner; or

[F34] Words substituted by Road Traffic Act 1962 (c. 59), Sch. 4 Pt. I and continues to have effect (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 2 para. 8

(c) that a particular motor vehicle on a particular occasion was used by or belonged to a corporation of which that person also stated that he was at the time of the statement a director, officer or employee,

[F34] Words substituted by Road Traffic Act 1962 (c. 59), Sch. 4 Pt. I and continues to have effect (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 2 para. 8

shall be admissible as evidence for the purpose of determining by whom the vehicle was being driven, or used or to whom it belonged, as the case may be, on that occasion.

[F33] Words inserted by Road Traffic Act 1962 (c. 59), Sch. 4 Pt. I and continues to have effect (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 2 para. 8

(2) Nothing in the foregoing subsection shall be deemed to make a certificate admissible as evidence in proceedings for an offence except in a case where and to the like extent to which oral evidence to the like effect would have been admissible in those proceedings.

(3) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section shall be deemed to make a certificate admissible as evidence in proceedings for an offence—

(a) unless a copy thereof has, not less than seven days before the hearing or trial, been served in the prescribed manner on the person charged with the offence; or

(b) if that person, not later than three days before the hearing or trial or within such further time as the court may in special circumstances allow, serves a notice in the prescribed form and manner on the prosecutor requiring attendance at the trial of the person who signed the certificate.

(4) In this section “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made by the Secretary of State by statutory instrument.

243 Proof, in summary proceedings, of identity of driver of vehicle.

Where on the summary trial in England or Wales of an information for an offence to which section two hundred and thirty-two of this Act applies—

(a) it is proved to the satisfaction of the court, on oath or in manner prescribed by Criminal Procedure Rules, that a requirement under subsection (2) of the said section two hundred and thirty-two to give information as to the identity of the driver of a particular vehicle on the particular occasion to which the information relates has been served on the accused in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rules; and

[F35] Words in s. 243(a) substituted (1.9.2004) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 110(1), Sch. 8 para. 107; S.I. 2004/2066, art. 2(c)(iv) (with art. 3)

[F36] Words in s. 243(a) substituted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(3), Sch. 1 para. 1

(b) a statement in writing is produced to the court purporting to be signed by the accused that the accused was the driver of that vehicle on that occasion,

the court may accept that statement as evidence that the accused was the driver of that vehicle on that occasion.

244 Time for commencing summary proceedings for certain offences.

Summary proceedings for an offence . . . . . . . . . under section 99(5) of the Transport Act 1968 may be brought—

[F37] Words in s. 244 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 23, ss. 60(1)(2), Sch. 7 para. 2, Sch. 8 Pt. I (with ss. 54, 55); S.I. 1995/2181, art. 2

[F38] Words repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

[F37] Words in s. 244 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 23, ss. 60(1)(2), Sch. 7 para. 2, Sch. 8 Pt. I (with ss. 54, 55); S.I. 1995/2181, art. 2

[F39] Words substituted by Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988 (c. 54, SIF 107:1), s. 4, Sch. 3 para. 2(2)

(a) within a period of six months from the date on which evidence sufficient in the opinion of the prosecutor to warrant the proceedings came to his knowledge; but no such proceedings shall be brought by virtue of this section more than three years after the commission of the offence. For the purposes of this section a certificate signed by or on behalf of the prosecutor and stating the date on which such evidence as aforesaid came to his knowledge shall be conclusive evidence of that fact; and a certificate stating that matter and purporting to be so signed shall be deemed to be so signed unless the contrary is proved.

[F40] Words substituted by Vehicle and Driving Licences Act 1969 (c. 27), Sch. 2 para. 11

245 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F41] S. 245 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1962 (c. 59), Sch. 5

246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F42] S. 246 repealed by Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 62), Sch. 8

247 Destination of fines.

(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F43] S. 247(1) repealed by Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71), Sch. 6 Pt. II

(2) There shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund all fines imposed in respect of offences committed in Scotland under the foregoing provisions of this Act or the regulations thereunder.

Inquiries

248 General power to hold inquiries.

[F45] S. 248 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

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249 General provisions as to inquiries.

[F46] S. 249 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

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250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F47] S. 250 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F48] S. 251 repealed by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 (c. 76), Schs. 7, 8

Interpretation

252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F49] S. 252 repealed by Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c. 14), s. 88(1), Sch. 8

253 Interpretation of expressions relating to motor vehicles and classes or descriptions thereof.

(1) In this Act “motor vehicle” means a mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on roads, and “trailer” means a vehicle drawn by a motor vehicle:

(2) In this Act “motor car” means a mechanically propelled vehicle, not being a motor cycle or an invalid carriage, which is constructed itself to carry a load or passengers and the weight of which unladen—

(a) if it is constructed solely for the carriage of passengers and their effects, is adapted to carry not more than seven passengers exclusive of the driver, and is fitted with tyres of such type as may be specified in regulations made by the Minister, does not exceed 3050 kilograms;

[F50] Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1373, reg. 2, Sch. Pt. I

(b) if it is constructed or adapted for use for the conveyance of goods or burden of any description, does not exceed 3050 kilograms, or 3500 kilograms if the vehicle carries a container or containers for holding for the purpose of its propulsion any fuel which is wholly gaseous at 17·5 degrees Celsius under a pressure of 1·13 bar or plant and materials for producing such fuel;

[F50] Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1373, reg. 2, Sch. Pt. I

[F50] Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1373, reg. 2, Sch. Pt. I

[F51] Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1374, Sch.

[F51] Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1374, Sch.

(c) does not exceed 2540 kilograms in a case falling within neither of the foregoing paragraphs.

[F50] Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1373, reg. 2, Sch. Pt. I

(3) In this Act “heavy motor car” means a mechanically propelled vehicle, not being a motor car, which is constructed itself to carry a load or passengers and the weight of which unladen exceeds 2540 kilograms.

[F50] Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1373, reg. 2, Sch. Pt. I

(4) In this Act (except for the purposes of the provisions thereof relating to the provision by parish councils of parking places for bicycles and motor cycles) “motor cycle” means a mechanically propelled vehicle, not being an invalid carriage, with less than four wheels and the weight of which unladen does not exceed 410 kilograms.

[F50] Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1373, reg. 2, Sch. Pt. I

(5) In this Act “invalid carriage” means a mechanically propelled vehicle the weight of which unladen does not exceed 254 kilograms and which is specially designed and constructed, and not merely adapted, for the use of a person suffering from some physical defect or disability and is used solely by such a person.

[F50] Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1373, reg. 2, Sch. Pt. I

(6) In this Act “motor tractor” means a mechanically propelled vehicle which is not constructed itself to carry a load, other than the following articles, that is to say, water, fuel, accumulators and other equipment used for the purpose of propulsion, loose tools and loose equipment, and the weight of which unladen does not exceed 7370 kilograms.

[F50] Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1373, reg. 2, Sch. Pt. I

(7) In this Act “light locomotive” means a mechanically propelled vehicle which is not constructed itself to carry a load, other than any of the articles aforesaid, and the weight of which unladen does not exceed 11,690 kilograms but does exceed 7370 kilograms.

[F50] Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1373, reg. 2, Sch. Pt. I

[F50] Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1373, reg. 2, Sch. Pt. I

(8) In this Act “heavy locomotive” means a mechanically propelled vehicle which is not constructed itself to carry a load, other than any of the articles aforesaid, and the weight of which unladen exceeds 11,690 kilograms.

[F50] Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1373, reg. 2, Sch. Pt. I

(9) For the purposes of this section, in a case where a motor vehicle is so constructed that a trailer may by partial superimposition be attached to the vehicle in such a manner as to cause a substantial part of the weight of the trailer to be borne by the vehicle, that vehicle shall be deemed to be a vehicle itself constructed to carry a load.

(10) For the purposes of this section, in the case of a motor vehicle fitted with a crane, dynamo, welding plant or other special appliance or apparatus which is a permanent or essentially permanent fixture, the appliance or apparatus shall not be deemed to constitute a load or goods or burden of any description, but shall be deemed to form part of the vehicle.

(11) The Minister may by regulations vary any of the maximum or minimum weights specified in the foregoing provisions of this section, and such regulations may have effect either generally or in the case of vehicles of any class or description specified in the regulations and either for the purposes of this Act and of all regulations thereunder or for such of those purposes as may be so specified; and nothing in section 86 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 shall be construed as limiting the powers conferred by this subsection.

[F52] Words substituted by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27, SIF 107:1), s. 146, Sch. 13 para. 1

254 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F53] Ss. 254, 256 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

255 Method of calculating weight of motor vehicles.

For the purposes of this Act . . . , the weight unladen of a vehicle shall be taken to be the weight of the vehicle inclusive of the body and all parts (the heavier being taken where alternative bodies or parts are used) which are necessary to or ordinarily used with the vehicle when working on a road, but exclusive of the weight of water, fuel or accumulators used for the purpose of the supply of power for the propulsion of the vehicle, and of loose tools and loose equipment.

[F54] Words repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F55] Ss. 254, 256 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

257 General interpretation provisions.

(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the meanings hereby assigned to them respectively, that is to say,—

. . .

[F56] Definitions repealed by Police Act 1964 (c. 48), Sch. 10 Pt. I, Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 (c. 76), Sch. 7, Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 77), Sch. 5 Pt. I and Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

[F57] Words repealed by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 (c. 76), Sch. 7 and Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

[F58] Definitions repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.XV.

[F59] Definitions repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I and Transport Act 1980 (c. 34), Sch. 9 Pt. I

[F58] Definitions repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.XV.

[F60] Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1981/238, art. 3(4)

[F61] Definition repealed by Transport Act 1980 (c. 34), Sch. 9 Pt. I

[F62] Definition commencing “ “road” has the same” substituted (S.) for definition commencing “ “road”means” by Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54, SIF 108), s. 128(1), Sch. 9 para. 53

[F62] Definition commencing “ “road” has the same” substituted (S.) for definition commencing “ “road”means” by Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54, SIF 108), s. 128(1), Sch. 9 para. 53

[F59] Definitions repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I and Transport Act 1980 (c. 34), Sch. 9 Pt. I

[F58] Definitions repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.XV.

[F58] Definitions repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.XV.

[F63] Words repealed by Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c. 14), s. 88(1), Sch. 8

(2) References in this Act to any enactment shall be construed, except where the context otherwise requires, as references to that enactment as amended by or under any subsequent enactment.

258 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F64] S. 258 repealed by Transport Act 1980 (c. 34), Sch. 9 Pt. I

259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F65] S. 259 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F66] S. 260 repealed by Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c. 14), s. 88(1), Sch. 8

Supplementary

261, 262. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F67] Ss. 261, 262 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

263 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F68] S. 263 repealed (1.1.1996) 1995 c. 23, s. 60(2), Sch. 8 Pt. I (with ss. 54, 55); S.I. 1995/2181, art. 2

264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F69] S. 264 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.XV.

265 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F70] S. 265 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 23, s. 60(2), Sch. 8 Pt. I (with ss. 54, 55); S.I. 1995/2181, art. 2

266 Repeal of provisions as to use of bridges by locomotives.

[F71] S. 266 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

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267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F72] S. 267 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.XV.

268 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F73] S. 268 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.XV.

269 Saving for law of nuisance.

Nothing in this Act shall authorise a person to use on a road a vehicle so constructed or used as to cause a public or private nuisance, or in Scotland a nuisance, or affect the liability, whether under statute or common law, of the driver or owner so using such a vehicle.

270 Commencement.

[F74] S. 270 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

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271 Short title and extent.

(1) This Act may be cited as the Road Traffic Act 1960.

(2) This Act shall not extend to Northern Ireland.

SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F75] Sch. 1 repealed by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 (c. 76), Schs. 7, 8

SECOND, THIRD SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F76] Schs. 2, 3 repealed by London Government Act 1963 (c. 33), Sch. 18 Pt. II

FOURTH TO SEVENTH SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F77] Schs. 4–7 repealed by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 (c. 76), Schs. 7, 8

EIGHTH, NINTH SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F78] Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

TENTH SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F79] Sch. 10 repealed by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 (c. 76), Schs. 7, 8

ELEVENTH SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F80] Sch. 11 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1962 (c. 59), Sch. 5

TWELFTH SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F81] Sch. 12 repealed by Transport Act 1980 (c. 34), Sch. 9 Pt. I

THIRTEENTH, FOURTEENTH SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F82] Schs. 13, 14 repealed by Transport Act 1968 (c. 73), Sch. 18 Pt. IV

FIFTEENTH, SIXTEENTH SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F83] Schs. 15, 16 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

SEVENTEENTH SCHEDULE Amendments of other Acts

[F84] Sch. 17 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.XV.

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[F85] Entries repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

The Road Traffic Act, 1930 (20 & 21 Geo. 5. c. 43)

After subsection (1) of section one hundred and twenty-one (interpretation) there shall be inserted the following subsection:—

(1A)References in this Act to public service vehicles, contract carriages . . . shall be construed in like manner as if they were contained in the Road Traffic Act, 1960..

[F86] Words repealed by London Government Act 1963 (c. 33), Sch. 18 Pt. II

The London Passenger Transport Act, 1933 (23 & 24 Geo. 5.c. 14)

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[F87] Words repealed by Transport (London) Act 1969 (c. 35), Sch. 6

After subsection (1) of section one hundred and seven (interpretation) there shall be inserted the following subsection:—

(1A)References in this Act to public service vehicles, stage carriages, express carriages, contract carriages . . . shall be construed in like manner as if they were contained in the Road Traffic Act, 1960..

[F88] Words repealed by London Government Act 1963 (c. 33), Sch. 18 Pt. II

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[F89] Entry repealed by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 (c. 76), Schs. 7, 8

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[F90] Entries repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

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[F91] Entries repealed by Transport Act 1962 (c. 46), Sch. 12

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[F92] Entry repealed by Transport Act 1980 (c. 34), Sch. 9 Pt.I

The Post 0ffice Act, 1953 (1 & 2. Eliz. 2. c. 36)

After subsection (1) of section eighty-seven (interpretation) there shall be inserted the following subsection:—

(1A)In the applicatiion of this Act to Great Britain, references to public service vehicles shall be construed in like manner as if they were contained in the Road Traffic Act, 1960..

The Transport Charges &c. (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1954 (2 & 3 Eliz. 2. c. 64)

In subsection (1) of section thirteen (interpretation) for the words from “and “public service vehicle”” to the end there shall be substituted the words “and references to public service vehicles, road service licences and trolley vehicles shall be construed in like manner as if they were contained in the Road Traffic Act, 1960.”.

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[F93] Entries repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

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[F94] Entry repealed by Transport Act 1980 (c. 34), Sch. 9 Pt.I

The Highways Act, 1959 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2. c. 25)

In subsection (1) of section nineteen (certain trunk roads to be treated as special roads), for the words “the Special Roads Act, 1949 (except subsection (2) of section nine)” there shall be substituted the words “subsection (4) of section nine of the Special Roads, 1949”.

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[F95] Entry repealed by London Government Act 1963 (c. 33), Sch. 18 Pt. II

NINETEENTH SCHEDULE SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

[F97] Sch. 19 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.XV.

1 In so far as any order, regulation, rule, scheme, byelaw, advance, agreement, application, appointment, arrangement, declaration, determination, nomination, objection, request, specification or statement made or having effect as if made, authorisation, dispensation, licence or permit granted, approval, certificate, consent, designation, direction or notice issued, given or delivered, condition, prohibition or requirement imposed or attached, classification or backing effected, or other thing done, under an enactment repealed by this Act could have been made, granted, issued, given, delivered, imposed, attached, effected or done under a corresponding provision of this Act, it shall not be invalidated by the repeal effected by section two hundred and sixty-seven of this Act, but shall have effect as if made, granted, issued, given, delivered, imposed, attached, effected or done under that corresponding provision.

2 Nothing in this Act shall affect the enactments repealed thereby in their operation in relation to offences committed before the commencement of this Act or to appeals against disqualifications by virtue of convictions for offences so committed or against orders made in consequence of such convictions.

3 Any enactment passed before the passing of this Act referring, whether specifically or by means of a general description, to an enactment repealed by this Act shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be construed as referring to the corresponding provision of this Act, and any document made or issued before the passing of this Act or any time thereafter (whether before or after the commencement of this Act) referring, whether specifically or by means of a general description, to an enactment so repealed shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be similarly construed.

Without prejudice to paragraph 1 of this Schedule, any reference in this Act (whether express or implied) to a thing done or made or falling to be done or made, or to a thing suffered, or to an event which has occurred, under or for the purposes of or by reference to a provision of this Act shall, in so far as the context permits, be construed as including a reference to the corresponding thing done or made or falling to be done or made, to the corresponding thing suffered or, as the case may be, to the corresponding event which occurred under, or for the purposes of, or by reference to, the corresponding provision of the enactments repealed by this Act.

The foregoing sub-paragraph shall not apply to any reference in this Act 1 to a conviction . . . .

[F98] Words repealed by Transport Act 1968 (c. 73), Sch. 18 Pt. IV

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[F99] Sch. 19 para. 5 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1962 (c. 59), Sch. 5 and Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

6 Where an offence, being an offence for the continuance of which a penalty was provided, has been committed under an enactment repealed by this Act, proceedings may be taken under this Act in respect of the continuance of the offence after the commencement of this Act, in the same manner as if the 8 offence had been committed under the corresponding provision of this Act.

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[F100] Sch. 19 paras. 7, 8 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

9 Any person appointed to an office under or by virtue of an enactment repealed by this Act shall be deemed to have been appointed to that office under or by virtue of this Act.

10 Any record kept under an enactment repealed by this Act shall be deemed to form part of the record kept under the corresponding provision of this Act.

11 Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions of this Schedule, anything done by the Minister as respects Scotland before the coming into operation of the Transfer of Functions (Roads, Bridges and Ferries) Order 1955, being a thing done in the exercise of a function to which the entries pertaining to that Order in the third column of Part II of the last foregoing Schedule relate, shall continue to have effect as if done by the Secretary of State or by the Minister and the Secretary of State acting jointly, as the case may be.

[M2] S.I. 1955/1955 (1951 I, p. 1205).

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[F101] Sch. 19 paras. 12—14 repealed by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 (c. 76), Schs. 7, 8

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[F102] Sch. 19 para. 15 repealed by London Government Act 1963 (c. 33), Sch. 18 Pt. II

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[F103] Sch. 19 para. 16 repealed by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 9 Pt. I

17 The repeal by this Act of subsection (2) of section forty-six of the Road Traffic Act 1956, shall not affect the validation effected thereby of any scheme for the establishment on a road of crossings for foot passengers, and the repeal by this Act of subsection (3) of that section shall not affect the validation effected thereby of regulations under section eighteen of the Road Traffic Act 1934; but nothing in this paragraph shall affect any proceedings for a contravention of such regulations which were pending at the coming into operation of the said section forty-six.

[M3] 1956 c. 67.

[M4] 1934 c. 50.

18 Subsection (8) of section forty-six of the Road Traffic Act 1930, shall be deemed always to have had effect as if the reference therein to urban districts had included a reference to boroughs not being county boroughs.

[M5] 1930 c. 43.

19 The repeal by this Act of section one hundred and sixteen of, and the Fourth Schedule to, the Road Traffic Act 1930, or of any enactment amending or otherwise relating to those provisions shall not affect any right to such compensation as is mentioned in that section, and the like provisions as to the determination and payment of such compensation (including provisions as to appeals against a refusal of the grant thereof or as to the amount thereof) shall apply as would have applied if this Act had not passed.

TWENTIETH SCHEDULE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS TO COMING INTO OPERATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT

[F104] Sch. 20 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

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