34General functions

34 General functions (1) A road authority has the following general functions— (a) to provide and maintain, as part of a network of roads, roads for use by the community served by the road authority; (b) to manage the use of roads having regard to the principle that the primary purpose of a road is to be used by members of the public and that other uses are to be managed in a manner which minimises any adverse effect on the safe and efficient operation of the road and on the environment; (c) to manage traffic on roads in a manner that enhances the safe and efficient operation of roads; S. 34(1)(ca) inserted by No. 74/2007 s. 76(a). (ca) to design, construct, inspect, repair and maintain roads and road infrastructure; S. 34(1)(d) amended by No. 17/2009 s. 12(8). (d) to coordinate the installation of infrastructure on roads and the conduct of other works in such a way as to minimise, as far as is reasonably practicable, adverse impacts on the provision of utility or public transport services; S. 34(1)(e) amended by No. 74/2007 s. 76(b). (e) to undertake works and activities which promote the functions referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (ca) and to undertake activities which promote the function in paragraph (d). (2) The general functions conferred on a road authority under subsection (1) are not to be construed as limiting any other functions conferred on a road authority by or under this Act or any other Act. (3) In seeking to achieve its functions, a road authority should— (a) consult with the community and disseminate information in relation to the exercise of those functions; (b) take steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure the structural integrity and safety of public roads in accordance with this Act.