art 2 Interpretation
In this Order— (a) a reference to an article or schedule followed by a number is a reference to the article of, or schedule to, this Order so numbered; (b) causing includes permitting; (c) “carriageway” has the same meaning as in section 329(1) of the Highways Act 1980 ; (d) “vehicle” includes part of a vehicle; (e) “bus”, “local bus”, “pedal cycle”, “taxi”, “traffic lane”, “contra-flow” and “with-flow lane” have the meanings given in the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994 ; (f) “bus lane” means a traffic lane on a length of road which is specified in column (2) in the table in schedule 1 and in respect of which traffic signs are in place indicating the controls specified in this Order; (g) “bus-only route” means an area of road which is specified in column (2) in the table in schedule 2 and in respect of which traffic signs are in place indicating the controls specified in this Order; (h) “dial-a-ride bus” means a vehicle— (i) displaying so as to be conspicuous on the outside of the vehicle a logo in a form approved by or with the authority of the Traffic Director for London and containing the words “dial-a-ride”; and (ii) constructed or adapted for the carriage of disabled persons and their companions and which is being used to provide a service for the carriage of such persons; (i) “times of operation” means in relation to a bus lane specified in an item in column (2) of the table in schedule 1, the times specified in column (3) of that item, and in relation to a bus-only route specified in an item in column (2) of the table in schedule 2, the times specified in column (3) of that item; (j) an entry in column (3) , (4) or (5) of an item in the table in schedule 1 or 2 applies to that column in subsequent items in that table; (k) “disabled person”, “disabled person’s badge” and “disabled person’s vehicle” have the same meanings as in regulation 2(1) of the Local Authorities' Traffic Orders (Exemptions for Disabled Persons) (England and Wales) Regulations 1986 (d), and “relevant position” in relation to a disabled person’s badge has the same meaning as in regulation 2A of those regulations.