Commentary on provisions of the Act Schedule 25: Traffic regulation Power of Secretary of State to direct traffic authority to make traffic regulation order
Paragraph 4(1) allows the Secretary of State to give a direction to the traffic authority requiring the authority to make a traffic regulation order if the Secretary of State considers the making of the order is necessary for the timely, efficient and cost-effective construction of Phase One of High Speed 2 and it is reasonable in the circumstances. Paragraph 4(3) provides that where the authority makes the order under the direction, the authority may not make a further order varying or revoking the first order without the consent of the Secretary of State.
	Paragraph 5(1) applies where the direction under paragraph 4 requires a traffic authority to make an order under section 1, 6 or 9 of the 1984 Act. Paragraph 6(1) applies where the direction under paragraph 4 requires a traffic authority to make an order under section 14 of the 1984 Act.