The Minister may, either by himself or through an authority or other organisation approved by him, conduct experiments or trials for the purpose of—
improving the construction of highways, road-ferries or subways, or
testing the effect of various classes of vehicles on various types of highways.
The Minister may construct such highways and works, erect such plant, and provide such accommodation, as may be necessary for the purpose of conducting an experiment or trial under this section.
An experiment or trial under this section shall not be conducted on any highway except with the consent of the highway authority or other person responsible for the maintenance of the highway.