Part 2: Local Democracy and Devolution Functions of CCAs Section 22: Directions relating to highways and traffic functions Effect
Subsections (1), (2), (3) and (4) allow, where the power to direct is conferred on it, a CCA to be able to issue a direction to a county council or unitary district council in the area of the CCA as to how they should exercise their functions as a local highway authority or local traffic authority.
	Subsection (5) provides that the power to give such directions may only be conferred in relation to specific roads or descriptions of roads (for instance, major bus routes).
	Subsection (6) makes it clear that directions cannot apply to roads covered by concession agreements under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
	Subsections (7) and (10) list the matters to which a direction can relate.
	Subsection (8) provides that a such a power of direction can be conferred subject to conditions.
	Subsection (9) provides that any such directions have to be given in writing; can be changed by a further direction in writing; and may differ for different areas.
	Subsection (11) provides that any such regulations can be made only with the consent of the constituent councils and, where a CCA is already in existence, the CCA.