What are by laws?

Answer 1

A bylaw is a law made by a local authority such as a district council. It only effects the local area that is directly concerned. It includes parking restrictions and activities that can or cannot happen in certain public areas. British Rail can make bylaws to enforce rules that cover behaviour in certain public places e.g. the ban on smoking in the London Underground. If a council wishes to make a bylaw it must advertise the proposed bylaw to allow local people a chance to comment before applying to the Secretary of State for approval.