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Special Roads Act 1949
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The Special Roads Act 1949 (12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 32) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that:
- Authorised the construction of special roads (that became known as motorways)
- Allowed these roads to be restricted to specific types of vehicles
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Act of Parliament | |
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Long title | An Act to provide for the construction of roads reserved for special classes of traffic; to amend the law relating to trunk roads; and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid. |
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Citation | 12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 32 |
Territorial extent | England, Wales, and Scotland |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | Highways Act 1959 |
Status: Repealed | |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. |
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The Special Roads Act was repealed and replaced by the Highways Act 1959, and later the Highways Act 1980.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.
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