URBAN COUNCILS ACT Chapter 29:15 Scaffolding and decorations on roads 50. The regulation of— (a) decorations or illuminations; and (b) scaffolding, hoardings and protective devices such as are referred to in paragraph 45; on or over roads. Gatherings and noises in roads 51. (1) The regulation of performances, singing, dancing and gatherings in roads. (2) The regulation and prohibition of the use in roads of loudspeakers or other devices for the reproduction or amplification of sound. Prevention of use of sidewalk for unauthorized purposes 52. (1) The prohibition of the use of vehicles, other than perambulators and invalid chairs, on any sidewalk, except for the purpose of crossing the sidewalk to or from any premises. (2) The prohibition of the use of any sidewalk— (a) for the display, storage or sale of goods; or (b) for any other purpose which is likely to encumber or obstruct the free passage along that sidewalk. Trees, shrubs, etc., in relation to roads and traffic 53. (1) The prevention of trees and shrubs on private property from overhanging or encroaching upon, or the roots thereof from protruding into or under, any road so as to damage any road or obstruct or endanger any user of such road and the measures to be taken for the removal thereof by the owner or by the council at the owner’s cost. (2) The prohibition of the erection of any wall or fence or the planting of any tree, shrub or hedge which, owing to its position in regard to any road or intersection of roads or for any other reason, constitutes a danger to traffic. (3) Requiring the removal, lowering or trimming of any wall, fence, tree, shrub or hedge which, owning to its position in regard to any road or intersection of roads or for any other reason, constitutes a danger to traffic and, on the failure of any person to do anyact to comply with his duty in that regard, empowering the council to do the act at his expense. Regulation of use of roads 54. (1) The prohibition, restriction and regulation of the use of any road by— (a) vehicles generally or any particular class of vehicles for the purpose of controlling traffic; or (b) notwithstanding anything contained in section 9 of the Road Traffic Act [Chapter 13:11], holders of learners licences. (2) The fixing of the maximum axle-load of any vehicle which may be permitted on any road. (2a) In the event of conflict between by-laws providing fot the matter referred to in subparagraph (2) and regulations made for the same matter in terms of the Road Traffic Act [Chapter 13:11], the regulations shall prevail. [Subparagraph inserted by s. 39 of Act 3/2000.] (3) The prohibition or regulation of the use of any road by animal-drawn vehicles. (4) The prohibition, restriction or regulation of the use of any road with a surface constructed of gravel, bitumen or other like material by vehicles which are not equipped with pneumatic tyres or by any other particular class of vehicles. Obstruction of roads and other public places 55. The prevention of the obstruction of any road or other public place. Processions and public meetings 56. The regulation of processions and public meetings in public places. Driving of stock 57. (1) The regulation of the driving or leading of stock on roads or on land under the control of the council. 149