Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1997/276
Timestamp: 2017-09-23 13:02:15
Document Index: 796810006

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The Road Traffic Regulation (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 F1
F212th February 1997
F1functions transf.by SR 1999/481
F2mod. (retrosp.) by 2005 NI 14
C1Order modified (16.12.2008) by Cycle Tracks (Westlink) Order (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008/464), art. 2
1.—(1) This Order may be cited as the Road Traffic Regulation (Northern Ireland) Order 1997.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), this Order shall come into operation on the expiration of two months from the day on which it is made.
(3) Articles 55 and 56 and Article 75(2) so far as it relates to—
(a)the [1978 c. 53.] Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons (Northern Ireland) Act 1978;
(b)the provisions of the Order of 1981 and Article 4 of the [1982 NI 18.] Disabled Persons (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 relating to Article 174A of the Order of 1981;
(c)paragraph 22 of Schedule 3 to the Order of 1995; and
(d)Article 61(1), (2) and (4),
shall come into operation on such day or days as the Department may by order appointF3.
F3fully exercised by SR 1997/410; SR 1998/296
“the Road Traffic Orders” means the Order of 1981, the Order of 1995 F6. . . this Order [F7F8. . . the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 [F9and the Taxis Act (Northern Ireland) 2008].];
F4Definition of "excess charge" in art. 2(2) repealed (30.10.2006) by Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1964 (N.I. 14)), arts. 1(3), 39(a), 47, Sch. 3; S.R. 2006/347, art. 2, Sch.
F5Definition of "initial charge" in art. 2(2) repealed (30.10.2006) by Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1964 (N.I. 14)), arts. 1(3), 39(a), 47, Sch. 3; S.R. 2006/347, art. 2, Sch.
F6Art. 2(2): word in definition of "the Road Traffic Orders" omitted (27.6.2007) by virtue of Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/916 (N.I. 10)), arts. 1(3), 86(1), Sch. 7 para. 22(a); S.R. 2007/302, art. 2, Sch.
F7Art. 2(2): words in definition of "the Road Traffic Orders" inserted (27.6.2007) by Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/916 (N.I. 10)), arts. 1(3), 86(1), Sch. 7 para. 22(b); S.R. 2007/302, art. 2, Sch.
F8Art. 2(2): word in the definition of "the Road Traffic Orders" omitted (23.11.2009) by virtue of Taxis Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 4), ss. 58(1), 59, Sch. 2 para. 12(a); S.R. 2009/352, art. 2, Sch.
F9Art. 2(2): words in the definition of "the Road Traffic Orders" added (23.11.2009) by Taxis Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 4), ss. 58(1), 59, Sch. 2 para. 12(b); S.R. 2009/352, art. 2, Sch.
PART IIN.I.RULES OF THE ROAD
PART IIIN.I.GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO REGULATION OF TRAFFIC
Traffic regulation ordersN.I.
4 .F10—(1) The Department may by order (a “traffic regulation order”) make provision in respect of any public road for all or any of the following purposes—
(f)for conserving or enhancing the natural beauty and amenity of the countryside (including its flora, fauna and geological and physiographical features) or for affording better opportunities for the public to enjoy the amenities of the countryside, or recreation or the study of nature in the countryside.[F11 or]
[F11(g)for any of the purposes specified in sub-paragraphs (a) to (c) of paragraph (1) of Article 15 of the Environment (Northern Ireland) Order 2002.]
[F12(4A) A traffic regulation order may—
F10mod. (retrosp.) by 2005 NI 14
F112002 NI 7
Experimental traffic control schemesN.I.
5.—(1) For the purpose of carrying out the experimental control of traffic, the Department may, subject to this Article, make and implement schemes ( “experimental traffic control schemes”).
Temporary suspension of traffic regulation orders or experimental traffic control schemesN.I.
Temporary traffic regulationN.I.
C2Art. 7 applied (with modifications) (22.6.2007) by Road Tunnel Safety Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1520), reg. 7(4)(8)
General traffic regulationsN.I.
[F13Prohibition or restriction of use of public roads: special eventsN.I.
8A Schedule 3A (which makes provision for prohibiting or restricting the use of public roads in connection with the holding of special events) shall have effect.]
F13Art. 8A inserted (prosp.) by Roads (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 14), ss. 6(2), 9(2)(a)
Power of Department to provide parking placesN.I.
[F14(6A) An order under paragraph (4) may—
(3) F15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4) F15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F15Art. 13(3)(4) repealed (30.10.2006) by Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1964 (N.I. 14)), arts. 1(3), 39(b), 47, Sch. 3; S.R. 2006/347, art. 2, Sch.
F16Art. 14(3)(b) repealed (30.10.2006) by Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1964 (N.I. 14)), arts. 1(3), 39(c), 47, Sch. 3; S.R. 2006/347, art. 2, Sch.
[F17(4A) An order under paragraph (1) may—
F172005 NI 14
16.—(1) F18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F18Art. 16(1) repealed (30.10.2006) by Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1964 (N.I. 14)), arts. 1(3), 39(d), 47, Sch. 3; S.R. 2006/347, art. 2, Sch.
(ii)leaves the vehicle there for longerF19. . . than the time so authorised; or
(7) F20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F19Words in art. 19(1)(a)(ii) repealed (30.10.2006) by Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1964 (N.I. 14)), arts. 1(3), 39(e)(i), 47, Sch. 3; S.R. 2006/347, art. 2, Sch.
F20Art. 19(7) repealed (30.10.2006) by Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1964 (N.I. 14)), arts. 1(3), 39(e)(ii), 47, Sch. 3; S.R. 2006/347, art. 2, Sch.
[F21PART 4A N.I.TAXIS
F21Pt. 4A (art. 27A) inserted (23.11.2009) by Taxis Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 4), ss. 21(1), 59; S.R. 2009/352, art. 2, Sch.
Taxi regulation ordersN.I.
27A—(1) The Department may by order (a “taxi regulation order”) make provision for all or any of the following purposes—
(4) In this Article (and in Schedule 4A) “taxi” means a taxi within the meaning of the Taxis Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.]
C3Art. 32 extended by Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003 (c. 6), Sch. 2A para. 13(4) (as inserted (22.4.2007) by Policing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/912 (N.I. 6)), arts. 1(3), 7(8), Sch. 5)
PART VIN.I.SPEED LIMITS
General speed limit on restricted roadsN.I.
Speed limits on roads other than restricted roadsN.I.
Speed limits for particular classes of vehiclesN.I.
Temporary or experimental speed limitsN.I.
Traffic signs for indicating speed restrictionsN.I.
Exemption for fire engines, etc.N.I.
42.—(1) No enactment imposing a speed limit on motor vehicles shall apply to any vehicle on an occasion when it is being used for [F22fire and rescue,] ambulance, police, military or customs purposes, if compliance with that provision would be likely to hinder the use of the vehicle on that occasion for any of those purposes.
F22Words in art. 42(1) substituted (1.7.2006) by Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1254 (N.I. 9)), arts. 1(3), 63(1), Sch. 3 para. 23 (with arts. 49, 62); S.R. 2006/257, art. 2(b)(d)
Contravening speed limitN.I.
44.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Part and Article 90(1) of the [1996 NI 10.] Road Traffic Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1996, the Chief Constable may authorise[F23 traffic wardens appointed] by the[F24 Policing Board] to discharge, in aid of the Royal Ulster Constabulary—
[F25(d)sections 14(4BA) and 14A(5) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons (Northern Ireland) Act 1978.]
F231998 c. 32
F242000 c.32
F252005 NI 14
45. The Chief Constable may, with the approval of the[F26 Policing Board], make arrangements with the Department for the employment of traffic wardens—
and for the payment to the[F26 Policing Board] of such sums as will make good to the[F26 Policing Board] any expenditure incurred or likely to be incurred by the[F26 Policing Board] in relation to traffic wardens while so employed.
F262000 c.32
PART VIIIN.I.REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES
(a)in the case of a vehicle which in his opinion is in such condition that it ought to be destroyed and on which no current licence was displayed at the time of its removal, any time in the course of or after its removal;
(b)in the case of a vehicle which in his opinion is in such condition that it ought to be destroyed and on which a current licence was displayed at the time of its removal, any time after the licence expires;
(ii)he has failed to comply with a notice served on him requiring him to remove the vehicle from the custody of a constable within 21 days from the day on which the notice was served,
but, in a case where it appears to the police officer that a licence is in force in respect of the vehicle, not a time earlier than the expiration of the licence.
(a)any reference in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) to a current licence includes a reference to a licence which was current during any part of the period of 14 days ending with the day preceding that on which the removal of the vehicle in question took place;
(b)for the purposes of sub-paragraphs (b) and (c) a licence shall be treated as still in force for a period of 14 days beginning with the day following that on which it expired, and references to the expiration of the licence shall be construed accordingly.
(b)pays the[F27 Policing Board] such sums as may reasonably have been incurred in respect of the removal and storage of the vehicle,
(5) If, before the expiration of one year from the date on which a vehicle is sold in pursuance of this Article, any person satisfies the[F27 Policing Board] that at the time of the sale he was the owner of the vehicle, the[F27 Policing Board] shall pay him any sum by which the proceeds of sale exceed the reasonable costs of the removal, storage and disposal of the vehicle.
(6) If in the case of any vehicle it appears to the[F27 Policing Board] that more than one person is or was the owner of the vehicle at the relevant time, such one of them as the[F27 Policing Board] thinks fit shall be treated as the owner of the vehicle for the purposes of paragraphs (4) and (5).
“licence”, in relation to a vehicle, means a licence issued in respect of the vehicle under the [1994 c. 22.] Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 or anything which appears to the Department or a police officer to be a corresponding licence in a country outside Northern Ireland;
F272000 c.32
Disposal of vehicles by the DepartmentN.I.
52.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) to (4), the Department may, in such manner as it thinks fit, dispose of a vehicle which appears to the Department to be abandoned and which has been, or could at any time be, removed in pursuance of Article 49 or an order under Article 13 or 15[F28 or of Article 21 of the Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005].
(2) The time at which a vehicle may be disposed of by the Department under paragraph (1) is as follows—
(a)in the case of a vehicle which in the opinion of the Department is in such condition that it ought to be destroyed and on which no current licence was displayed at the time of its removal, any time in the course of or after its removal;
(b)in the case of a vehicle which in the opinion of the Department is in such condition that it ought to be destroyed and on which a current licence was displayed at the time of its removal, any time after the licence expires;
(c)in any other case, any time after the Department has taken reasonable steps to find the owner of the vehicle and either—
(i)the Department has failed to find such a person; or
(ii)he has failed to comply with a notice served on him requiring him to remove the vehicle from the custody of the Department within 21 days from the day on which the notice was served,
but, in a case where it appears to the Department that a licence is in force in respect of the vehicle, not a time earlier than the expiration of the licence.
(a)satisfies the Department that he is the owner of the vehicle; and
(b)pays the Department[F29 the relevant charges],
(5) If, before the expiration of one year from the date on which a vehicle is sold in pursuance of this Article, any person satisfies the Department that at the time of the sale he was the owner of the vehicle, the Department shall pay him any sum by which the proceeds of sale exceed the[F30 relevant charges].
(6) If in the case of any vehicle it appears to the Department that more than one person is or was the owner of the vehicle at the relevant time, such one of them as the Department thinks fit shall be treated as the owner of the vehicle for the purposes of paragraphs (4) and (5).
[F31(7) In paragraphs (4) and (5) “relevant charges” means—
(d)in paragraph (5) the reasonable costs of the disposal of the vehicle.]
F28Words in art. 52(1) added (30.10.2006) by Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1964 (N.I. 14)), arts. 1(3), 40(2); S.R. 2006/347, art. 2, Sch.
F29Words in art. 52(4)(b) substituted (30.10.2006) by Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1964 (N.I. 14)), arts. 1(3), 40(3); S.R. 2006/347, art. 2, Sch.
F30Words in art. 52(5) substituted (30.10.2006) by Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1964 (N.I. 14)), arts. 1(3), 40(4); S.R. 2006/347, art. 2, Sch.
F31Art. 52(7) added (30.10.2006) by Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1964 (N.I. 14)), arts. 1(3), 40(5); S.R. 2006/347, art. 2, Sch.
(2) Where a vehicle is removed by a constable from a road under Article 48, the[F32 Policing Board] may recover from any person responsible any expenses reasonably incurred—
F322000 c.32
[F33InquiriesN.I.
F33Art. 65 substituted (14.8.2010) by Roads (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 14), ss. 7, 9(1)
69. Articles 7, 39 and 43, together with so much of the other provisions of this Order as relates to those provisions shall, without prejudice to Article 8 of the Order of 1995, apply in relation to trolley vehicles and the drivers of trolley vehicles as they apply in relation to heavy motor cars and the drivers of heavy motor cars.
(c)the name or a brief description of any road[F34 or area] to which the order will
(d)an addressF34. . . where a copy of the draft provision and any relevant map or plan may be inspected by any person free of charge at all reasonable hours during the period mentioned in head (e); and
(5) Publication of a notice under sub-paragraph (1)F34. . . shall be in a newspaper circulating in the[F34 district where the order will apply].
F342005 NI 14
4. F35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N.I.
F35Sch. 1 para. 4 repealed (14.8.2010) by Roads (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 14), ss. 8(2), 9(1), Sch. 3
(b)publish in a newspaper circulating in the[F36 district where the order applies] a notice stating that the order has been made.
F362005 NI 14
4.—(1) The Department shall publish in a newspaper circulating in the[F37 district where the scheme applies] a notice including the particulars specified in sub-paragraph (2).N.I.
(c)the name or a brief description of the road[F37 or area] to which the scheme will apply;
(d)an addressF37. . . where a copy of the draft scheme and any relevant map or plan may be inspected by any person free of charge at all reasonable hours during the period mentioned in head (e); and
F372005 NI 14
5. F38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N.I.
F38Sch. 2 para. 5 repealed (14.8.2010) by Roads (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 14), ss. 8(2), 9(1), Sch. 3
(ii)in a newspaper circulating in the[F39 district where the scheme applies],
F392005 NI 14
9. Where under Article 5(5) the Department directs that a scheme shall continue in force, the Department shall publish in the Belfast Gazette and in a newspaper circulating in the[F40 district where the scheme applies] a notice stating the period for which the scheme is to continue in force.N.I.
F402005 NI 14
(2) Where, except as provided by sub-paragraph (1), under Article 5(8) the Department directs that a provision is to be suspended or modified, the Department shall publish in the Belfast Gazette and in a newspaper circulating in the[F41 district where the provision applies] is situated a notice—
F412005 NI 14
C4Sch. 3 applied (with modifications) (22.6.2007) by Road Tunnel Safety Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1520), reg. 7(4)(8)
2. The Department shall publish in a newspaper circulating in the[F42 district] in which the road is situated, a notice specifying—N.I.
F422005 NI 14
(a)in the case of a notice published under paragraph 2 or 3, state a placeF43. . . where a copy of the direction may be inspected by any person free of charge at all reasonable hours during the period when the restrictions or prohibitions are in force; and
F432005 NI 14
[F44SCHEDULE 3AN.I.PROHIBITION OR RESTRICTION OF USE OF PUBLIC ROADS: SPECIAL EVENTS
F44Sch. 3A inserted (prosp.) by Roads (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 14), ss. 6(3), 9(2)(b), Sch. 1
3.—(1) The Department shall publish in a newspaper circulating in the[F45 district] in which any parking place to which the order relates is situated a notice including the particulars specified in sub-paragraph (2).N.I.
(d)an addressF45. . . where a copy of the draft order and any relevant map or plan may be inspected by any person free of charge at all reasonable hours during the period mentioned in head (e); and
F452005 NI 14
4. F46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N.I.
F46Sch. 4 para. 4 repealed (14.8.2010) by Roads (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 14), ss. 8(2), 9(1), Sch. 3
(b)publish in a newspaper circulating in the[F47 district] in which any parking place to which the order relates a notice stating that the order has been made.
F472005 NI 14
7.—(1) Where the department makes an order under Article 13 or 15 the sole effect of which is to vary charges, the Department shall publish at least 21 days before the order comes into operation in a newspaper circulating in the[F48 district] in which any parking place to which the order relates is situated a notice including the particulars specified in sub-paragraph (2).N.I.
F482005 NI 14
[F49SCHEDULE 4AN.I.ORDERS UNDER ARTICLE 27A
F49Sch. 4A inserted (23.11.2009) by Taxis Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 4), ss. 21(2), 59; S.R. 2009/352, art. 2, Sch.
4 F50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N.I.
F50Sch. 4A para. 4 repealed (14.8.2010) by Roads (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 14), ss. 8(2), 9(1), Sch. 3
(d)an addressF51. . . where a copy of the draft order and a map or plan of any road in that area to which the order relates may be inspected by any person free of charge at all reasonable hours during the period mentioned in head (e); and
(4) Publication of a notice under sub-paragraph (1) shall be in a newspaper circulating in the[F51 district] in which any road to which the order relates is situated.
F512005 NI 14
4. F52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N.I.
F52Sch. 5 para. 4 repealed (14.8.2010) by Roads (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 14), ss. 8(2), 9(1), Sch. 3
(b)publish in a newspaper circulating in the[F53 district] in which any road to which the order relates is situated a notice stating that the order has been made.
F532005 NI 14
1.—(1) Where the Department decides to hold an inquiry [F54in connection with the making by the Department of an order or scheme under this Order], the Department shall publish—N.I.
(b)in a newspaper circulating in the[F55 district] in which any road or other place to which the order or scheme relates is situated,
(f)an addressF55. . . where a copy of the draft order or scheme and any relevant map or plan may be inspected by any person free of charge at all reasonable hours until the date specified under head (c).
F54Words in Sch. 6 para. 1(1) substituted (14.8.2010) by Roads (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 14), ss. 8(1), 9(1), Sch. 2 para. 6(3)
F552005 NI 14
[F563 Where the inquiry has been held, the Department may, after considering the report of the person who held the inquiry—N.I.
F56Sch. 6 para. 3 added (14.8.2010) by Roads (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 14), ss. 8(1), 9(1), Sch. 2 para. 6(4)