Road Traffic Act 2006

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Regulations to give effect to acts of European Communities.

2.— The power to make regulations under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006 includes the power to make provision in such regulations to give effect to—

(a) a provision of the treaties of the European Communities, or

(b) an act adopted by an institution of those Communities.

Annotations

Editorial Notes:

E9

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.07.2026) by Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 261 of 2026), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E10

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.03.2025) by Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. No. 47 of 2025), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E11

Power pursuant to section exercised (13.09.2023) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Trailers and Semi-Trailers) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 450 of 2023).

E12

Power pursuant to section exercised (17.01.2023) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 4 of 2023).

E13

Power pursuant to section exercised (21.02.2022) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 53 of 2022), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E14

Power pursuant to section exercised (21.06.2021) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 289 of 2021), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E15

Power pursuant to section exercised (23.12.2020) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 11) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 684 of 2020), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E16

Power pursuant to section exercised (27.11.2020) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 555 of 2020).

E17

Power pursuant to section exercised (9.11.2020) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 508 of 2020), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E18

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.11.2020 and 7.02.2021) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 489 of 2020), in operation as per regs. 1(2), (3).

E19

Power pursuant to section exercised (19.07.2018) by European Union (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 270 of 2018).

E20

Power pursuant to section exercised (20.05.2018 and 1.01.2020) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 415 of 2017), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E21

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.02.2018) by Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 23 of 2018), as provided (31.07.2023) by Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 (16/2023), s. 59(5), S.I. No. 392 of 2023, art. 2(i).

E22

Power pursuant to section exercised (14.07.2017) by Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 320 of 2017), in operation as per reg. 2.

E23

Power pursuant to section exercised (31.05.2015) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 242 of 2015).

E24

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.06.2015) by Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 136 of 2015), as provided (31.07.2023) by Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 (16/2023), s. 59(4), S.I. No. 392 of 2023, art. 2(i).

E25

Power pursuant to section exercised (19.12.2014) by Road Traffic (Weight Laden of 5 Axle Articulated Vehicles) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 608 of 2014).

E26

Power pursuant to section exercised (8.07.2014) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 326 of 2014).

E27

Power pursuant to section exercised (2.04.2014) by Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 166 of 2014).

E28

Power pursuant to section exercised (30.11.2013) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 467 of 2013).

E29

Power pursuant to section exercised (6.08.2013) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 303 of 2013).

E30

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.07.2013) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 234 of 2013), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E31

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.04.2013) by Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 43 of 2013), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E32

Power pursuant to section exercised (2.01.2013 and 19.01.2013) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 6 of 2013), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E33

Power pursuant to section exercised (19.01.2013) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 330 of 2012), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E34

Power pursuant to section exercised (19.01.2013) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 483 of 2011), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E35

Power pursuant to section exercised (29.10.2012) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Trailers and Semi-Trailers) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 399 of 2012) in operation as per reg. 1(3).

E36

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.10.2012) by Road Traffic (Driving Mirrors - Additional Requirements for Heavy Goods Vehicles) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 457 of 2011), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E37

Power pursuant to section exercised (2.04.2012) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 104 of 2012).

E38

Power pursuant to section exercised (2.04.2012) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 103 of 2012).

E39

Power pursuant to section exercised(3.01.2012) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 623 of 2011), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E40

Power pursuant to section exercised (3.01.2012) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 711 of 2011), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E41

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.06.2011) by Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 235 of 2011), in operation as per reg 1(2).

E42

Power pursuant to section exercised (11.11.2010) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 544 of 2010).

E43

Power pursuant to section exercised (4.01.2010) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 567 of 2009), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E44

Power pursuant to section exercised (19.11.2008) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 471 of 2008).

E45

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.11.2008) by Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 366 of 2008), in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E46

Power pursuant to section exercised (29.04.2008) by Road Traffic (Retreaded Tyres) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 118 of 2008).

E47

Power pursuant to section exercised (30.10.2007 and 1.12.2007) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Learner Drivers) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 719 of 2007), in operation per reg. 1.

E48

Power pursuant to section exercised (5.09.2007) by Road Traffic (Components and Separate Technical Units) (Two and Three Wheel Motor Vehicle) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 629 of 2007).

E49

Power pursuant to section exercised (18.07.2007) by Road Traffic (Recognition of foreign Driving Licences) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 527 of 2007).

E50

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.07.2007) by Road Traffic (Components and Separate Technical Units) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 375 of 2007).

E51

Power pursuant to section exercised (15.12.2006) by Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 637 of 2006), in operation as per reg. 2.

E52

Power pursuant to section exercised (21.10.2006) by Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 537 of 2006), in operation as per reg. 2.

E53

Power pursuant to section exercised (18.04.2004) by Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 99 of 2004), as provided (31.07.2023) by Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 (16/2023), s. 59(2), S.I. No. 392 of 2023, art. 2(i).

E54

Power pursuant to section exercised (16.01.2003) by Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 5 of 2003), as provided (31.07.2023) by Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 (16/2023), s. 59(1), (3), (6), (7), S.I. No. 392 of 2023, art. 2(i).

E55

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (28.07.2014) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 322 of 2014), in operation as per reg. 1(2); revoked (20.05.2018) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 415 of 2017), reg. 20, in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E56

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (4.02.2013) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 10 of 2013), in operation as per reg. 1(2); revoked (6.08.2013) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 303 of 2013), reg. 4.

E57

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (15.12.2011) by Road Traffic (Weight Laden of 5 Axle Articulated Vehicles) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 654 of 2011); revoked (19.12.2014) by Road Traffic (Weight Laden of 5 Axle Articulated Vehicles) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 608 of 2014), reg. 3.

E58

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.06.2011) by Road Traffic (Weight Laden of 5 Axle Articulated Vehicles) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 315 of 2011); revoked (15.12.2011) by Road Traffic (Weight Laden of 5 Axle Articulated Vehicles) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 654 of 2011), reg. 3.

E59

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (17.09.2010) by Road Traffic (Weight Laden of 5 Axle Articulated Vehicles) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 452 of 2010); revoked (1.06.2011) by Road Traffic (Weight Laden of 5 Axle Articulated Vehicles) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 315 of 2011), reg. 3.

E60

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (23.12.2009) by Road Traffic (Weight Laden of 5 Axle Articulated) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 576 of 2009); revoked (17.09.2010) by Road Traffic (Weight Laden of 5 Axle Articulated Vehicles) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 452 of 2010), reg. 3.

E61

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.01.2009) by Road Traffic (Driving Mirrors Additional Requirements for Heavy Goods Vehicles) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 312 of 2008), in operation as per reg. 1(2); revoked (1.10.2012) by Road Traffic (Driving Mirrors - Additional Requirements for Heavy Goods Vehicles) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 457 of 2011), reg. 7, in operation as per reg. 1(2).

E62

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (23.12.2008) by Road Traffic (Weight Laden of 5 Axle Articulated Vehicles) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 589 of 2008); revoked (23.12.2009) by Road Traffic (Weight Laden of 5 Axle Articulated) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 576 of 2009), reg. 3.

E63

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (23.12.2008) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 588 of 2008); revoked (4.01.2010) by Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 567 of 2009), reg. 15(b).

E64

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (18.12.2007) by Road Traffic (Weight Laden of 5 Axle Articulated Vehicles) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 829 of 2007); revoked (23.12.2008) by Road Traffic (Weight Laden of 5 Axle Articulated Vehicles) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 589 of 2008), reg. 3.