Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970

Type Public General Act
Publication 1970-05-09
Last updated 2021-07-17
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
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[^c753111]: Words in s. 21(5) repealed (1.10.1991) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), ss. 35(5), 83, Sch. 8; S.I. 1991/2054, art. 3, Sch.

[^c753112]: S. 21(7): modification of functions (24.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1756, art. 2, Sch. para. 4

[^c753113]: 1948 c. 29.

[^c753114]: Words in s. 21(7)(c) inserted by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27, SIF 107:1), s. 146, Sch. 13 para. 11(b)

[^c753116]: 1967 c. 76.

[^c753117]: S. 21(7A)–(7E) inserted by Transport Act 1982 (c. 49, SIF 107:1), s. 68

[^c753118]: S. 21(7CA) inserted (S.) (1.4.2001) by 2001 asp 2, s. 73(c) (with s. 66); S.S.I. 2001/132, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4)

[^c753119]: S. 21(7F)(7G) inserted (S.) (1.4.2001) by 2001 asp 2, s. 73(d) (with s. 66); S.S.I. 2001/132, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4)

[^c753120]: Words in s. 21(8) inserted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 8, Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 1

[^c753121]: Words in s. 21(8) repealed by Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70), Sch. 30

[^c753122]: Words in s. 21(8) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, ss. 22(4), 66(8), Sch. 10 para. 8, Sch. 18 (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, arts. 3, 4, Sch. 1, Sch. 2

[^c753123]: Words in s. 21(8) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(4), Sch. 10 para. 8 (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c753124]: Words in s. 21(8) substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by virtue of 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 86; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)

[^c753125]: “1984” substituted by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27, SIF 107:1), s. 146, Sch. 13 para. 11(c)

[^c753126]: S. 21(9) power exercised: 1.12.1971 appointed for s. 21 by S.I. 1971/1491

[^c753151]: 1943 c. 39.

[^c753152]: The text of s. 23(2)(b)—(d)(3) and (4) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c753157]: S.I. 1968/1699.

[^c753158]: Ss. 25–27 repealed (E.W.S.) by (S.) Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 44, SIF 41:2), Sch. 5 and (E.W.) Education Act 1981 (c. 60, SIF 41:1), s. 20(2) Sch. 4

[^c753177]: S. 28 amended (S.) by Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54, SIF 108), s. 120(4)

[^c753178]: S. 28 extended (14.7.1992) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), ss. 105(5), 164(5) (with s. 167(4)(5)); S.I. 1992/1671, art. 2,Sch.; S.I. 1992/1686, art. 3,Sch.

[^c753179]: S. 28 extended (1.10.1991) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 82(4); S.I. 1991/2054, art.3, Sch.

[^c753191]: S. 29(2) substituted by Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons (Scotland) Act 1972 (c. 51), s. 1(1)

[^c753192]: S. 29(2)(a) containing paras. (i) and (ii) substituted (S.) for s. 29(2)(a) first appearing by Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986 (c. 33, SIF 103), s. 12(1)

[^c753193]: S. 29(2)(a) containing paras. (i) and (ii) substituted (S.) for s. 29(2)(a) first appearing by Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986 (c. 33, SIF 103), s. 12(1)

[^c753194]: 1948 c.29(81:3).

[^c753195]: 1968 c.49(81:3).

[^c753196]: Words in s. 29(2)(a) added (S.) (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4), Sch. 4 para. 17(3)(a) (with Sch. 3 paras. 4, 6); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

[^c753197]: S. 29(2)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4), Sch. 4 para. 17(3)(b) (with Sch. 3 paras. 4, 6); S.I. 1996/3201, art. 3(7)

[^key-0ad7df36c3c4b1c9b061d33bba04cbfd]: S. 21(4BA)(4BB) inserted (S.) (1.1.2004) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 2), ss. 73(a), 84(2) (with s. 66); S.S.I. 2003/588, art. 2

[^key-7004d78c6e9162509025a3b101e5df44]: Words in s. 21(4C) inserted (S.) (1.1.2004) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 2), ss. 73(b), 84(2) (with s. 66); S.S.I. 2003/588, art. 2

[^key-03548da4dd47c402401f09553728a50c]: S. 21(8A) inserted (S.) (1.1.2004) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 2), ss. 73(e), 84(2) (with s. 66); S.S.I. 2003/588, art. 2

[^key-44cc17b9b950d1c035fbd6b51a071db8]: S. 23(3)(4) repealed (6.4.2005) by Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Act 2004 (c. 32), s. 8, Sch. 3; S.I. 2005/356, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; S.I. 2005/356, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-535ec5d7f731712e11f11de222bfd0b9]: Words in s. 6(2) substituted (S.) (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 5(a) (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1)

[^key-5e1c8aa322a8c98310b3bd017a8a6f7f]: Word in s. 6(2) repealed (S.) (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 5(b) (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1)

[^key-a448fc76418f65a2b7bb4b64d3f15b38]: Words in s. 6(2) substituted (S.) (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 5(c) (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1)

[^key-d85a710a5008cd751a87efb94a12dbee]: Word in s. 6(2) substituted (S.) (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 5(d) (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1)

[^key-381caf072637540e7dbaaa5e4246b624]: Word in s. 14(1) substituted (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 12 para. 3; S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-456de3f02a497bb5ef0fd18ffa562fe8]: Words in s. 18(2) substituted (S.) (27.9.2005) by Mental Health (Care and Treatment0 (Scotland) Act 2003 (Modification of Enactments) Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/465), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 5(2)

[^key-f4cf9529de6ce612271442dc34a047bf]: S. 20 applied (E.W.) (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by Restricted Byways (Application and Consequential Amendment of Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1177), reg. 1(2)(4)2(1), Sch. Pt. I (see S.I. 2006/1172, art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3) and S.I. 2006/1279, art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3))

[^key-e612a82136415debb22a176892d079c3]: Words in s. 20(2) inserted (E.W.) (2.5.2006 for E., 11.5.2006 for W.) by Restricted Byways (Application and Consequential Amendment of Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1177), reg. 1(2)(4), Sch. Pt. I (see S.I. 2006/1172, art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3) and S.I. 2006/1279, art. 2(a)-(d) (with art. 3))

[^key-b2c9cc66c7252f620403f2d392d133e5]: Words in s. 21(4B) inserted (E.W.) (29.9.2006 for E., 26.10.2006 for W.) by Traffic Management Act 2004 (c. 18), ss. 94(2), 99(1); S.I. 2006/1736, art. 2; S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(d)

[^key-3799450b830c464c4e42062125721e93]: S. 21(4BA)-(4BD) inserted (29.9.2006 for E., 26.10.2006 for W.) by Traffic Management Act 2004 (c. 18), ss. 94(3), 99(1); S.I. 2006/1736, art. 2; S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(d)

[^key-bec9075b7beb04ed4b013f4552183b95]: Words in s. 21(4C) inserted (29.9.2006 for E., 26.10.2006 for W.) by Traffic Management Act 2004 (c. 18), ss. 94(4), 99(1); S.I. 2006/1736, art. 2; S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(d)

[^key-d5345884c2926eda2905c1e79c0cce75]: S. 8B(2)(c) repealed (1.9.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), s. 358(1), Sch. 16 para. 4, Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354, Sch. 16 paras. 21); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11 arts. 7-12 Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, art. 3, 6, Sch.)

[^key-addb1d06a084c15e0604915bafd7846c]: Ss. 21A-21C inserted (E.W.) (30.6.2005 for E., 30.3.2008 for W.) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), ss. 9, 20(4); S.I. 2005/1676, art. 3(a); S.I. 2007/3285, art. 2(a)

[^key-f9a27f42eefb797a715bb4a0c69c3b0c]: Word in s. 21(4) substituted (E.W.) (30.6.2005 for E., 30.3.2008 for W.) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), s. 20(4), Sch. 1 para. 41; S.I. 2005/1676, art. 3(b); S.I. 2007/3285, art. 2(b); and (S.) (1.4.2007) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 12), ss. 49, 54(2); S.S.I. 2007/161, art. 2

[^key-b2b9d976886e7bd05ccd049b90213c41]: S. 17 functions made exercisable by Local Health Boards (E.W.) (1.10.2009) by The Local Health Boards (Directed Functions) (Wales) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1511), regs. 1(2), 4, Schs.

[^key-383febfda20071bb995dedb0f802068d]: S. 2(1A) inserted (19.4.2010 for E., 19.4.2010 for W.) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), ss. 148(3), 170(3), 170(4); S.I. 2010/708, art. 11 (with art. 12); S.I. 2010/989, art. 2 (with art. 4); S.I. 2010/708, art. 11 (with art. 12); S.I. 2010/989, art. 2 (with art. 4)

[^key-fdc83982c5ab6c0585a0688bfb5905ae]: Words in s. 8(2)(b) substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 24

[^key-a13d6ff1b54f9ef7f9a3093bba6a8ebd]: Words in s. 17(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 16(2); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-6a55673b44be8e7418687fec85e024bc]: Words in s. 17(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 16(3)(a); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-9ca078bcf7f6808edb44804b6291d5ff]: Words in s. 17(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 16(3)(b); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-d9aa11c22d0453f36a34538d43294f17]: Words in s. 17(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 16(3)(c); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-b6fd1fdaf561d83d8f829467070235cf]: Words in s. 17(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 16(3)(d); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-ab35f22beaa3d606416d749f2e2f2a26]: Words in s. 21(8A) substituted (S.) (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/119), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 6

[^key-49e6d2ac5c5cf88cf5b37fbb4479891d]: Words in s. 21(7E) omitted (19.9.2013) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Abolition of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2042), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 1

[^key-d742a39622b3809d34c6990a3feec644]: Words in s. 21(1) omitted (8.10.2013) by virtue of Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 1(2), 7 (with s. 1(8)); S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-ad0f43aec66f79b9753177cc4765acf4]: S. 21(1A) inserted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 1(3), 7 (with s. 1(8)); S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-a25773248add2433d361d2a709794fca]: Words in s. 21(4B) substituted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 1(4), 7 (with s. 1(8)); S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-3f217c13279581e15cc03fdc4bbb3478]: Words in s. 21(4BA) substituted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 1(5), 7 (with s. 1(8)); S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-64ad24dde30722710138ac5d70f89d33]: Words in s. 21(4BA) substituted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 1(6), 7 (with s. 1(8)); S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-9dc5f6918c5dde02e30493d2d440c49f]: S. 21(7AB) inserted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 2(2), 7; S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-02da26ae1d9f2ec406fb79a632108aff]: S. 21(4BZA) inserted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 3(2), 7; S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-619aa1e333a0f57c84d5b151c85d892a]: Words in s. 21(4C) substituted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 3(3), 7; S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-c7fae442135db328cd2cd77e00bbf127]: S. 21(4BB)(d) inserted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 4(2), 7; S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-c14d8db8a6b9586701695a50e776eca2]: S. 21(4BE) inserted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 4(3), 7; S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-fce9923315db17bd5edfc415e94080ea]: S. 21(4D)(4E) inserted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 4(4), 7; S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-ae31a8f6b73f9c9e9f0dfad50a46a9ab]: S. 21(7EA) inserted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 5(2), 7 (with s. 5(4)); S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-85e7da0ee84e86a7804b3ee21ee78bb5]: S. 21(8B)-(8D) inserted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 6, 7; S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-8d6bcbb6ae2837c625958ba5674815d9]: Words in s. 21(7B) inserted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 2(3), 7; S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-74fc4e8afc290a1640997056829ec46f]: Words in s. 21(7D) inserted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 2(4), 7; S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-4d2f85e0a8e8f0a8546c341f1cf53ce6]: Words in s. 21(7D) substituted (8.10.2013) by Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Act 2013 (c. 4), ss. 5(3), 7; S.I. 2013/2202, art. 2

[^key-c55b8bc49cb6a9c2bc89a60f4a932296]: S. 21(4BC) inserted (S.) (30.3.2015) by Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 17), ss. 5(3), 7(2); S.S.I. 2015/8, art. 2

[^key-10873b321831d0fa57cb60ce89aeaf01]: Words in s. 21(4BA) inserted (S.) (30.3.2015) by Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 17), ss. 5(2)(a), 7(2); S.S.I. 2015/8, art. 2

[^key-b0d6ef483ac3c410e901b73533f7ee62]: Words in s. 21(4BA)(a) inserted (S.) (30.3.2015) by Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 17), ss. 5(2)(b), 7(2); S.S.I. 2015/8, art. 2

[^key-c0cf54ce869be63d0380568e673b2db1]: S. 21(8A) substituted (S.) (30.3.2015) by Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 17), ss. 5(4), 7(2); S.S.I. 2015/8, art. 2

[^key-5e0e2004e073cf1e08b71642d2f51f7c]: S. 21(1A)(b) substituted (S.) (30.3.2015) by Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 17), ss. 1, 7(2); S.S.I. 2015/8, art. 2 and (E.W.) (23.3.2016) by The Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/432), art. 3(2)

[^key-4ab2f7b8d43b296743c89632ed469688]: S. 21(7AB) repealed (S.) (30.3.2015) by Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 17), ss. 2, 7(2); S.S.I. 2015/8, art. 2

[^key-46643bcb00771ba583e53488dc999215]: S. 21(4D) repealed (S.) (30.3.2015) by Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 17), ss. 3, 7(2); S.S.I. 2015/8, art. 2

[^key-60412fe142d2b86cedf9fd72f4ae17ad]: S. 21(4BZA) repealed (S.) (30.3.2015) by Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 17), ss. 4(1), 7(2); S.S.I. 2015/8, art. 2

[^key-9842cf165d6edc3d6fba4763cdfc9947]: S. 1(4)(5) inserted (1.4.2015) by The Care Act 2014 and Children and Families Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/914), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 20 (with arts. 1(3), 3); S.I. 2015/993, art. 2

[^key-21a7e0ec954673b50964d931a72a7375]: S. 2(3)-(9) inserted (1.4.2015) by The Care Act 2014 and Children and Families Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/914), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 21(3) (with arts. 1(3), 3); S.I. 2015/993, art. 2

[^key-0206f66c438b2a9172539990d4fb0be3]: S. 2(1A) omitted (1.4.2015) by virtue of The Care Act 2014 and Children and Families Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/914), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 21(2) (with arts. 1(3), 3); S.I. 2015/993, art. 2

[^key-04079d4935ecc68b0049a23ff83d0783]: Words in s. 29(2) substituted (1.4.2015) by The Care Act 2014 and Children and Families Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/914), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 23 (with arts. 1(3), 3); S.I. 2015/993, art. 2

[^key-f863df9e08d1994c3e83ea949623bb43]: S. 2A inserted (E.W.) (1.4.2015) by Care Act 2014 (c. 23), ss. 66(3), 127(1); S.I. 2015/993, art. 2(q) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2015/995)

[^key-724a60a35d394589affbd5923418c773]: Words in s. 21(7AB) omitted (E.W.) (23.3.2016) by virtue of The Disabled Persons Parking Badges (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/436), arts. 1(b), 3(3)

[^key-8a6bac2c5c5afeb672f92cdc98646f54]: Words in s. 21(8C) omitted (23.3.2016) by virtue of The Disabled Persons Parking Badges (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/436), arts. 1(b), 4(2)(a)

[^key-591a81220ecdda57699d4795929b4768]: Words in s. 21(8C) inserted (23.3.2016) by The Disabled Persons Parking Badges (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/436), arts. 1(b), 4(2)(b)

[^key-f30343765773ad1e8710cba3b2e39d60]: S. 1(1)(2) omitted (E.W.) (6.4.2016) by virtue of The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/413), regs. 2(1), 26

[^key-965b0e4fe4c8574f8e748d4d1296f92c]: S. 28A omitted (6.4.2016) by virtue of The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/413), regs. 2(1), 28

[^key-17cc18afa9bbc0782b00f71fbb1bf65d]: S. 2(1) omitted (E.W.) (6.4.2016) by virtue of The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/413), regs. 2(1), 27

[^key-a01eb977a5ba6523de53e20d9bf90688]: S. 21(1A)(aa) inserted (24.5.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/644), arts. 1(1), 13(2)(b)

[^key-277d5fafe94a5d7d53fbfaddcb6a16e5]: Words in s. 21(8C) substituted (24.5.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/644), arts. 1(1), 13(3)

[^key-bc32f45aafe086e7a9be0886de3708c6]: Words in s. 21(1A)(a) omitted (24.5.2018) by virtue of The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/644), arts. 1(1), 13(2)(a)

[^key-442271d29ff2e913096eaddf5aaa8ab7]: S. 21(4BB)(a) omitted (E.W.) (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.12.2018 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 13 para. 1; S.I. 2017/1139, reg. 3

Recognised badges treated as badges under section 21 for certain purposes

21A
  • (1) For the purposes of this section and section 21B, a “recognised badge” means—
  • (a) a badge issued under section 14 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons (Northern Ireland) Act 1978, or any provision replacing that section, as from time to time amended, or
  • (b) a badge issued under provisions of the law of any jurisdiction outside the United Kingdom that are specified in regulations made by the appropriate national authority.
  • (2) In exercising the power under subsection (1)(b), the appropriate national authority may specify a provision only if it appears to the authority that badges issued under the provision are issued by reference to persons who are, or include, disabled persons.
  • (3) A recognised badge may be displayed on a motor vehicle only in such circumstances and in such manner as may be prescribed by regulations made by the appropriate national authority.
  • (4) A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road (within the meaning of the Road Traffic Act 1988) at a time when a badge purporting to be a recognised badge is displayed on the vehicle is guilty of an offence unless the badge is a recognised badge and is displayed in accordance with regulations made under subsection (3).
  • (5) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
  • (6) Where it appears to a constable or enforcement officer that there is displayed on any motor vehicle a badge purporting to be a recognised badge, he may require any person who—
  • (a) is in the vehicle, or
  • (b) appears to have been in, or to be about to get into, the vehicle,

to produce the badge for inspection.

  • (7) The power conferred on an enforcement officer by subsection (6) is exercisable only for purposes connected with the discharge of his functions in relation to a stationary vehicle.
  • (8) A person who without reasonable excuse fails to produce a badge when required to do so under subsection (6) shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
  • (9) In this section “enforcement officer” has the meaning given by section 21(4BB).
21B
  • (1) The concessions mentioned in subsection (2) shall apply in respect of vehicles lawfully displaying a recognised badge as they apply in respect of vehicles lawfully displaying a badge issued under section 21.
  • (2) The concessions are—
  • (a) any exemption from an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 given by reference to vehicles lawfully displaying a badge issued under section 21;
  • (b) any provision made in an order under that Act for the use of a parking place by such vehicles.
  • (3) The appropriate national authority may by regulations provide that recognised badges are to be treated, for purposes specified in the regulations, as if they were badges issued under section 21.
21C
  • (1) Any power to make regulations under section 21A or 21B—
  • (a) is exercisable by statutory instrument, and
  • (b) includes power—
  • (i) to make different provision for different cases, and
  • (ii) to make incidental, supplementary, transitional or consequential provision.
  • (2) A statutory instrument containing regulations made under section 21A or 21B by the Secretary of State is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
  • (3) In sections 21A and 21B, “appropriate national authority” means—
  • (a) in relation to England, the Secretary of State;
  • (b) in relation to Wales, the National Assembly for Wales.

Use of invalid carriages on highways.

Recognition of badges issued outside Great Britain

Recognised badges treated as badges under section 21 for certain purposes

Recognised badges treated as badges under section 21 for certain purposes

Recognition of badges issued outside Great Britain

Recognition of badges issued outside Great Britain

Recognition of badges issued outside Great Britain

Recognised badges treated as badges under section 21 for certain purposes

2A
  • (1) Subsections (2) to (4) apply where a local authority in England making arrangements for a disabled child under section 2 are required by section 58(1) of the Care Act 2014 to carry out a child's needs assessment in relation to the child.
  • (2) If the local authority carry out the assessment before the child reaches the age of 18 and decide to treat it as a needs assessment in accordance with section 59(6) of the Care Act 2014 (with Part 1 of that Act applying to the assessment as a result), the authority must continue to comply with section 2 after the child reaches the age of 18 until they reach a conclusion in his case.
  • (3) If the local authority carry out the assessment before the child reaches the age of 18 but decide not to treat it as a needs assessment in accordance with section 59(6) of that Act—
  • (a) they must carry out a needs assessment after the child reaches the age of 18, and
  • (b) they must continue to comply with section 2 after he reaches that age until they reach a conclusion in his case.
  • (4) If the local authority do not carry out the assessment before the child reaches the age of 18, they must continue to comply with section 2 after he reaches that age until—
  • (a) they decide that the duty under section 9 of the Care Act 2014 (needs assessment) does not apply, or
  • (b) having decided that the duty applies and having discharged it, they reach a conclusion in his case.
  • (5) Subsection (6) applies where a local authority in England making arrangements for a disabled child under section 2—
  • (a) receive a request for a child's needs assessment to be carried out in relation to the child, but
  • (b) have yet to be required by section 58(1) of the Care Act 2014 to carry out the assessment.
  • (6) If the local authority do not decide, before the child reaches the age of 18, whether or not to comply with the request, they must continue to comply with section 2 after he reaches that age until—
  • (a) they decide that the duty under section 9 of the Care Act 2014 does not apply, or
  • (b) having decided that the duty applies and having discharged it, they reach a conclusion in his case.
  • (7) A local authority reach a conclusion in a person's case when—
  • (a) they conclude that he does not have needs for care and support,
  • (b) having concluded that he has such needs and that they are going to meet some or all of them, they begin to do so, or
  • (c) having concluded that he has such needs, they conclude that they are not going to meet any of those needs (whether because those needs do not meet the eligibility criteria or for some other reason).
  • (8) In this section, “child's needs assessment”, “needs assessment” and “eligibility criteria” each have the same meaning as in Part 1 of the Care Act 2014.

Recognised badges treated as badges under section 21 for certain purposes

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