HC Deb 20 June 1978 vol 952 c151W
Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what powers are available to local authorities to prevent motor vehicle repairers from operating businesses on public highways

Mr. Horam

Powers are available under the Highways Act 1959 to require the removal from the highway of anything causing an obstruction or nuisance. By making traffic orders under the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1967 banning the waiting of vehicles local authorities can also prevent vehicles being parked on highways