Northern Ireland Statutory Rule
1999
United Kingdom
Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999
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What's here
1 compliance obligation
What this Act requires
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Schedules
Browse 98 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
In this Schedule a “multi-pull means of operation” means a...
For the purposes of requirement 3 in the Table, in...
For the purpose of requirements 4 and 6 in the...
For the purpose of requirements 4, 9 and 14 in...
An authorised sealer may charge for sealing a speed limiter....
The Department may at any time withdraw an authorisation granted...
(1) An authorisation under this Schedule in respect of an...
Construction, etc., of system
Reducing valves
Valves and cocks
Pressure gauges
Charging connections
Trailers
Definitions
Propulsion systems
Special requirements for buses
Gas-fired appliances
A gas-fired appliance shall be— (a) so located as to...
With the exception of catalytic heating appliances, an appliance of...
General requirements
Gas containers
Filling systems for fixed gas containers
Pipelines
Unions and joints
Reducing valves
Pressure relief valves
Valves and cocks
Gauges
Electrical equipment and wiring
Fuel tanks
Lighting of steps
General construction and maintenance
Definitions
Exhaust pipes
Doors — number and position
Emergency doors
Power-operated doors
Locks, handles and hinges of doors
View of doors
Access to doors
Grab handles and hand rails
Seats
Modification of regulations 67 and 74
Circumstances in which a vehicle is to be regarded as having been in the territory of a relevant state for the purposes of this Part
Meaning of “relevant period” for the purposes of this Part
Meaning of “late entry into service vehicle” in paragraph 1
Circumstances in which a vehicle is to be regarded as having been in the territory of a relevant state for the purposes of this Part
Meaning of “type approval end of series vehicle” for the purposes of paragraph 1
Meaning of “relevant vehicle” for the purposes of this Part
Meaning of “specified number” for the purposes of this Part
Circumstances in which a vehicle is to be regarded as having been in the territory of a relevant state for the purposes of this Part
Meaning of “relevant period” for the purposes of this Part
Meaning of “non-type approval end of series vehicle” in paragraph 1
Meaning of “relevant vehicle” for the purposes of this Part
Meaning of “specified number” for the purposes of this Part
This Part of this Schedule applies to a vehicle if,...
This Part of this Schedule also applies to a vehicle...
For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule the...
For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule, in...
For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule an...
For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule, the...
In this Part of this Schedule— (a) a reference to...
This Part of this Schedule applies to a vehicle if...
In this Part of this Schedule— (a) “coefficient of absorption”...
Maximum gross weight in the United Kingdom (c) (e).
Maximum train weight in the United Kingdom(d).
The plate required by regulation 82(2) shall be firmly attached...
Notes:
The plate shall be in the form shown in the...
The details are— (a) for standard motor cycles—
The vehicle identification number (VIN) shall be marked in the...
In the case of a plate fitted to a vehicle...
The information on the plate shall be shown in characters...
No information, other than that provided for in the diagram,...
In this Schedule— “maximum engine power” means the maximum net...
A motor cycle shall be regarded as complying with paragraph...
Regulation 88 does not apply to a wheeled heavy motor...
(1) The requirements of paragraph 6 are fulfilled.
(1) In this Schedule— “bi-modal vehicle” means a semi-trailer which...
Regulation 89 does not apply to an articulated vehicle if...
Regulations 87, 88, 89 and 90 do not apply to...
(1) The drawing vehicle and trailer must each be carrying...
The following conditions must be satisfied in relation to the...
(1) The motor vehicle and trailer must have a total...
(1) The motor vehicle comprised in the articulated vehicle must...
The following conditions must be satisfied in relation to the...
(1) The articulated vehicle must have a maximum of at...
Advance notice to Police
Attendants
Marking of longer projections
Marking of shorter projections
Marking of wide loads
(1) In this Part— “EEC type approval certificate” means a...
A vehicle of a description specified in column 2 of...
The conditions referred to in paragraph 2 are—
Bus services provided or secured— (a) by an Education and...
Bus services of any description other than that set out...
sch. 3 para. 2
- Comply with conditions for authorised sealing of limiters
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sch. 11 para. 2
sch. 3 para. 1
Citation and commencement
The Department may authorise a person proposing to seal limiters...
Interpretation
An authorised sealer shall comply with the conditions set out...
Application and exemptions
Pipe lines
Trade Descriptions Act 1968
Unions
Compliance with Community Directives and ECE Regulations
Number of axles.
Length
Maximum axle weight for each axle(b).
Width
Maximum gross weight(c).
Height
Maximum train weight(d).
Indication of overall travelling height
Maximum weight in the United Kingdom for each axle(b) (e)....
Warning devices where certain high level equipment is fitted to a vehicle
Vehicles to which regulation 10 applies
Interpretation of regulations 10 and 11
Overhang
Minimum ground clearance
Turning circle — buses
Turning circle — articulated vehicles other than those incorporating a car transporter
Turning circle — articulated vehicles incorporating a car transporter
Turning circle — heavy motor car
Connecting sections and direction-holding of articulated buses
Braking systems of certain vehicles first used on or after 1st April 1983
Braking systems of vehicles to which regulation 20 does not apply
Vacuum or pressure brake warning devices
Couplings on trailer pneumatic braking systems
Maintenance and efficiency of brakes
Application of brakes of trailers
General requirement as to wheels and tracks
Springs and resilient material
Wheel loads
Tyres
Tyre loads and speed ratings
Mixing of tyres
Condition and maintenance of tyres
Tracks
Maintenance of steering gear
View to the front
Glass
(1) This regulation applies to— (a) a caravan first used...
Mirrors
Windscreen wipers and washers
Speedometers
Maintenance of speedometers
Speed limiters fitted to buses and coaches
Speed limiters fitted to goods vehicles
Audible warning instruments
Motor cycle sidestands
Fuel tanks
Unleaded petrol
(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a fuel tank fitted to...
Gas propulsion systems and gas-fired appliances
Construction
Fire extinguishing apparatus
First aid equipment
Carriage of dangerous substances
Seat belt anchorage points
Seat belts
Maintenance of seat belts and anchorage points
Minibuses and coaches to be fitted with additional seat belts when used in certain circumstances
Rear under-run protection
Maintenance of rear under-run protective device
Sideguards
Maintenance of sideguards
Mascots
Strength of superstructure
Additional exits from double-decked coaches
Silencers — general
Noise limits — certain vehicles with 3 or more wheels — general
Noise limits — certain vehicles first used on or after 28th June 1999 — general
Noise limits — agricultural motor vehicles and industrial tractors
Noise limits — construction requirements relating to motor cycles
Exhaust systems — motor cycles
Noise limits — maintenance requirements relating to motor cycles
Exception to regulations 66 to 71
Radio interference suppression
Emission of smoke, vapour, gases, oily substances
Closets, etc.
Wings
Spray suppression devices
Maintenance of spray suppression devices
Plates for goods vehicles and buses
Vehicle identification numbers
Plates — agricultural trailed appliances
Plates — motor cycles
Plates — vehicles fitted with speed limiters
Plate relating to dimensions
Marking of weights on certain vehicles
Marking of date of manufacture of trailers
Maximum permitted laden weight of a vehicle
Maximum permitted laden weight of a vehicle and trailer, other than an articulated vehicle
Maximum permitted laden weight of an articulated vehicle
Maximum permitted wheel and axle weights
Maximum permitted weights for certain closely-spaced axles, etc.
Saving for the Motor Vehicles (Authorised Weight) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999
Over-riding weight restrictions
Restrictions on use of vehicles carrying wide or long loads or having fixed appliances or apparatus
Number of trailers
Trailers drawn by motor cycles
Trailers drawn by agricultural motor vehicles
Distance between motor vehicles and trailers
Use of mechanical coupling devices
Use of secondary coupling on trailers
Unbraked trailers
Use of bridging plates between motor vehicles and trailers
Leaving trailers at rest
Passengers in trailers
Attendants on trailers and certain other vehicles
Attachment of sidecars
Use of sidecars
Additional braking requirements for motor vehicles carrying or hauling dangerous goods
Use of gas propulsion systems
Use of gas-fired appliances — general
Use of gas-fired appliances when a vehicle is in motion
Avoidance of excessive noise
Stopping of engine when stationary
Use of audible warning instruments
Maintenance and use of vehicle so as not to be a danger, etc.
Restrictions on speed of low platform trailers, etc.
Parking in darkness
Passengers on motor cycles
Obstruction
Driver’s control
Opening of doors
Reversing
Leaving motor vehicles unattended
Securing of suspended implements
Television sets
Revocation
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