Revision question · Road and traffic signs

In which part of the United Kingdom do traffic officers operate?

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England only

England, Scotland and Wales

England and Wales

England, Wales and Northern Ireland

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England and WalesThis was the right answer

Traffic officers have powers to stop vehicles on safety grounds; for example, if you have an insecure load. They only operate in England and Wales. It's an offence not to comply with their directions.

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Rule 108Highway Code rule · The Code describes uniformed traffic officers’ safety stopping powers on most motorways and some A roads in England and Wales.

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