Commentary on Sections Part 2: Network Management by Local Traffic Authorities Section 20: Intervention Notices
51.Section 20 provides power for the Secretary of State (in England) and the National Assembly for Wales (in Wales) to give an intervention notice to a local traffic authority. Subsection (3) requires the authority to provide any information requested in the notice. Subsection (2)(b) provides the authority with an opportunity to make representations. Subsection (5) provides that the Secretary of State must consult the Mayor prior to any giving notice in respect of a London authority and, if it is given, provide him with a copy of the notice.