This document establishes the formal legal procedures required for the Secretary of State to enact traffic orders within England and Wales. The text originates from the legislative authority of the United Kingdom government, providing the regulatory framework necessary for the administration of road traffic laws. It outlines the specific administrative steps, notification requirements, and procedural mandates that must be followed to ensure the validity of traffic regulation orders.

Legal professionals and government administrators utilize this text as a primary source for regulatory compliance regarding traffic order procedures. It is considered a foundational statutory instrument for those working within the framework of UK transport law.