42 Roads: speed limits

42  Roads: speed limits

(1)     The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 is amended as follows.

(2)     Section 81 (speed limit for restricted roads) is amended as follows.

(3)     In subsection (2)—

(a)     for “Ministers acting jointly” substitute “national authority”, and

(b)     omit the words from “made” to “Parliament”.

(4)     After that subsection insert—

“(3)     An order under subsection (2)—

(a)     if made by the Secretary of State, is to be made by statutory instrument and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament;

(b)     if made by the Scottish Ministers, is subject to the affirmative procedure.

(4)     Before making an order under subsection (2) the Secretary of State must consult with the Scottish

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