Special Roads Act 1949

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Special Roads Act 1949
Act of Parliament
Highways Act 1959
Status: Repealed
Text of the Special Roads Act 1949 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
Special Roads Act 1949

The Special Roads Act 1949 (

that:

  • Authorised the construction of
    motorways
    )
  • Allowed these roads to be restricted to specific types of vehicles

The Special Roads Act was repealed and replaced by the

Highways Act 1959, and later the Highways Act 1980. This act did not apply to Northern Ireland
.