47.These sections make similar provision to that inserted by the Prevention of Terrorism (Additional Powers) Act 1996 (c. 7) as section 16D of the PTA. This gives the police the powers to restrict or prohibit parking for a limited period in a specified area for the prevention of terrorism and makes it an offence to park in or refuse to move from such an area.
Commentary Part V: Counter-Terrorist Powers Sections 48–52: Parking