Section 50 — Power to change or clarify existing traffic legislation

Extent: E+W+S

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for the purpose of changing or clarifying whether, how or in what circumstances a relevant enactment applies to the user-in-charge of a vehicle.

(2) A “relevant enactment” is an enactment that—

(a) was passed or made on or before the relevant day, and

(b) relates to the driving or use of a vehicle.

(3) Regulations under this section may amend any enactment passed or made on or before the relevant day.