(1)Subject to the provisions of this section proceedings for an offence under Part II . . . F1 of this Act shall not, in England or Wales, be instituted except by or on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions or by a person authorised in that behalf by [F2a traffic commissioner], a chief officer of police, or the council of a county or district.
(2)Subsection (1) above shall not apply to proceedings for the breach of regulations having effect by virtue of section 25 or 26 of this Act.
F3(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Words repealed by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 139(3), Sch. 8
F2Words substituted by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 3(5), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 4(19)
F3S. 69(3) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 69 extended by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 127(5)(6)