Public act became law on Tuesday, 15 November 1988 when the Road Traffic Bill (HL). Brought from the Lords. received Royal Assent.

Road Traffic Act 1988

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Type: Public act
Reference: CAP 52 1988
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Subjects: Insurance Driving instruction Large goods vehicle drivers Motor vehicles Road traffic Safety Testing Driving licences Motor vehicle type approval
Legislation: Road Traffic Act 1988; Road Traffic Bill (HL) 1987/88
Link: View this Public act on www.legislation.gov.uk

Road Traffic Act 1988

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