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Local Government Act 1989
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207 Powers of Councils over traffic
Subject to the **Road Safety Act 1986** and any regulations made under that Act, but without limiting any other powers of a Council as a road authority, the powers include the specific traffic management powers set out in Schedule 11.
Example to s. 207 amended by No. 25/2025 s. 102.
**Example**
A Council must obtain the consent of the Head, Transport for Victoria before exercising a power under Schedule 11 which if exercised under a regulation made under the **Road Safety Act 1986** in respect of a major traffic control item would require the consent of the Head, Transport for Victoria.
S. 207A inserted by No. 125/1993 s. 22.