(1) A roads authority may apply to an authorised officer within the meaning of
the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 if the roads
authority is of the opinion that it is necessary for the authority to enter
and inspect any land (including any building used for residential purposes)
for the purposes of this Act.
(2) An authorised officer within the meaning of
the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 to whom such an
application is made may, if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for
doing so, issue a warrant of entry authorising an authorised officer under
this Act named in the warrant to enter and inspect the land for the purposes
of this Act.