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Enforced by: DVSA, VCA
Status: Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling: Prosecution 28 of 94 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 66 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

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Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person74 Manufacturer11 Operator6 Contractor2

Plus 1 duty on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

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What it requires

Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

PRELIMINARY

0 of 7 sections shown

7 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.001 Commencement and citation

s.002 Revocation

s.003 Interpretation

s.004 Application and Exemptions

s.005 Trade Descriptions Act 1968

s.006 Compliance with Community Directives and ECE Regulations

s.modification of regulations in relation to vehicle Modification of Regulations in relation to vehicles for which a Minister’s approval certificate has been issued under the Motor Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 1996

Part 2

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES

33 of 85 sections shown

s.009 Height Prosecution

Ensure buses do not exceed 4.57 metres in heightAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.010 Warning devices where certain high level equipment is fitted to a vehicle Regulated

Equip vehicles with high-level equipment with height warning devicesAny Person

s.011 Overhang Regulated

Ensure vehicle rear overhang does not exceed legal limitsAny Person

s.014 Connecting sections and direction-holding of articulated buses Regulated

Ensure articulated bus sections meet safety and alignment standardsManufacturer

s.018 Maintenance and efficiency of brakes Regulated

Maintain and adjust vehicle braking systems for maximum efficiencyAny Person

s.020 General requirement as to wheels and tracks Regulated

Ensure vehicles use wheels or tracks as required by categoryAny Person

s.028 Tracks Prosecution

Maintain vehicle tracks to safety and road-protection standardsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.029 Maintenance of steering gear Prosecution

Maintain vehicle steering gear in good working orderAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.030 View to the front Prosecution

Maintain a full and clear view of the road through the windscreenAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.033 Mirrors and other devices for indirect vision Regulated

Fit compliant mirrors on road vehiclesAny Person

s.036 Speed limiters Regulated

Fit and maintain speed limiters on buses and coachesAny Person

s.036 (1) Subject to paragraph (14) , this regulation applies to... Regulated

Fit and maintain speed limiters on heavy goods vehiclesAny Person

s.036 Maintenance of speedometers Regulated

Maintain vehicle speedometers in good working orderAny Person

s.038 Motor cycle sidestands Regulated

Ensure motorcycle sidestands meet safety and stability standardsManufacturer

s.039 FUEL Regulated

Ensure vehicle fuel tanks are leak-proof and meet technical standardsAny Person

s.039 Fuel tanks Regulated

Ensure vehicle fuel tanks are leak-proof and secureAny Person

s.040 Gas propulsion systems and gas-fired appliances Regulated

Ensure gas propulsion systems and appliances meet safety standardsAny Person

s.041 Minibuses Regulated

Ensure minibuses meet specific technical and safety standardsAny Person

s.046 Seat belt anchorage points Regulated

Install and maintain required seat belt anchorage points in vehiclesManufacturer

s.048 Minibuses and coaches to be fitted with additional seat belts when used in certain circumstances Regulated

Fit seat belts to minibuses and coaches used for organized child tripsAny Person

s.048 Maintenance of seat belts and anchorage points Regulated

Maintain seat belts and anchorage points in safe working orderAny Person

s.050 Maintenance of rear under-run protective device Regulated

Maintain rear under-run protective devices in good conditionAny Person

s.052 Maintenance of sideguards Prosecution

Maintain vehicle sideguards to prevent defectsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.053 Strength of superstructure Regulated

Ensure coach superstructure meets safety strength standardsAny Person

s.053 Additional exits from double-decked coaches Regulated

Equip double-decked coaches with secondary emergency exitsAny Person

s.053 Mascots Regulated

Ensure vehicle mascots and ornaments are safe and unlikely to cause injuryAny Person

s.055 Noise limits—certain vehicles with 3 or more wheels—general Regulated

Ensure vehicles with 3 or more wheels meet noise limit requirementsManufacturer

s.057 Exhaust systems motor cycles Prosecution

Ensure motorcycle exhaust systems and silencers meet noise and marking standardsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.057 Noise limits maintenance requirements relating to motor cycles Regulated

Maintain motorcycle exhaust systems to comply with noise limitsAny Person

s.062 Closets etc Regulated

Use only safe, chemically treated toilets in road vehiclesAny Person

s.063 Wings Regulated

Equip vehicles with wings or mudguards to catch road sprayAny Person

s.065 Maintenance of spray suppression devices Prosecution

Maintain vehicle spray suppression devices in good working orderAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.couplings on trailer pneumatic braking systems Couplings on trailer pneumatic braking systems Regulated

Use approved BS AU 138 couplings on trailer pneumatic brake linesAny Person

52 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.007 Length

s.008 Width

s.010 Indication of overall travelling height

s.012 Minimum ground clearance

s.013 Turning circle—buses

s.015 Braking systems of certain vehicles first used on or after 1st April 1983

s.016 Braking systems of vehicles to which regulation 15 does not apply

s.017 Vacuum or pressure brake warning devices

s.019 Application of brakes of trailers

s.021 Diameter of wheels

s.022 Springs and resilient material

s.023 Wheel loads

s.024 Tyres

s.025 Tyre Loads and Speed Ratings

s.026 Mixing of tyres

s.027 Condition and maintenance of tyres

s.031 Glass

s.032 Glass

s.034 Windscreen wipers and washers

s.035 Speedometers

s.037 Audible warning instruments

s.039 (1) Subject to paragraph (2), every fuel tank fitted to...

s.041 Alternative means of compliance

s.042 Fire extinguishing apparatus

s.043 First aid equipment

s.044 Carriage of dangerous substances

s.045 Power to weight ratio

s.047 Seat belts

s.049 Rear under-run protection

s.051 Sideguards

s.054 Silencers-general

s.056 Noise limits—agricultural motor vehicles and industrial tractors

s.057 Noise limits construction requirements relating to motor cycles

s.058 Noise limits—vehicles not subject to regulations 55 to 57, first used on or after 1st April 1970

s.059 Exceptions to regulations 55 to 57B

s.060 Radio interference suppression

s.061 Emission of smoke, vapour, gases, oily substances etc

s.064 Spray suppression devices

s.alternative means of compliance Alternative means of compliance

s.emission of smoke, vapour, gases, oily substances Emission of smoke, vapour, gases, oily substances etc—further requirements for certain motor vehicles first used on or after 1st January 2001

s.end-of-series exemption End-of-series exemption

s.interpretation of regulations 10a and 10b Interpretation of regulations 10A and 10B

s.noise limits—certain vehicles first used on or aft Noise limits—certain vehicles first used on or after 1st October 1996—general

s.retrofitting and refilling of certain air conditio Retrofitting and refilling of certain air conditioning systems

s.review of regulation 18 Review of regulation 18

s.review of regulations 61 to 61b Review of regulations 61 to 61B

s.speed limiters — authorised sealers Speed limiters — authorised sealers

s.turning circle—articulated vehicles incorporating Turning circle—articulated vehicles incorporating a car transporter

s.turning circle—articulated vehicles other than tho Turning circle—articulated vehicles other than those incorporating a car transporter

s.turning circle—heavy motor car Turning circle—heavy motor car

s.tyre noise Tyre Noise

s.vehicles to which regulation 10a applies Vehicles to which regulation 10A applies

Part 3

PLATES, MARKINGS, TESTING AND INSPECTION

9 of 12 sections shown

s.067 Vehicle identification numbers Regulated

Display vehicle identification numbers and manufacturer platesManufacturer

s.068 Plates—agricultural trailed appliances Regulated

Fit a manufacturer's plate to agricultural trailed appliancesManufacturer

s.069 Plates—motor cycles Regulated

Fit a compliant identification plate to motorcyclesManufacturer

s.070 Speed limiters—plates Regulated

Install a speed limiter plate in the driving compartmentAny Person

s.070 Plate relating to dimensions Regulated

Equip buses and heavy motor cars with a dimensions plateAny Person

s.071 Marking of date of manufacture of trailers Regulated

Stamp the year of manufacture on light trailersManufacturer

s.071 Marking of weights on certain vehicles Regulated

Mark the weight on locomotives, tractors, buses, and trailersAny Person

s.072 Additional markings Regulated

Optional marking of maximum weights on goods vehiclesAny Person

s.073 Test date discs Regulated

Display a valid test date disc on goods vehicle trailersAny Person

3 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.066 Plates for goods vehicles and buses

s.070 Ministry plates

s.074 Testing and Inspection

Part 4

CONDITIONS RELATING TO USE

29 of 44 sections shown

s.076 Maximum permitted laden weight of a vehicle and trailer, other than an articulated vehicle Regulated

Comply with maximum weight limits for vehicle and trailer combinationsAny Person

s.079 Maximum permitted weights for certain closely-spaced axles etc Regulated

Adhere to maximum weight limits for closely-spaced axlesAny Person

s.084 Trailers drawn by motor cycles Prosecution

Follow strict rules when towing a trailer with a motorcycleAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.085 Trailers drawn by agricultural motor vehicles Prosecution

Ensure agricultural trailers meet braking and weight requirementsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.086 Use of secondary coupling on trailers Prosecution

Equip trailers with automatic braking or secondary coupling systemsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.086 Use of mechanical coupling devices Regulated

Ensure tow bars on light passenger vehicles meet European standardsAny Person

s.086 Distance between motor vehicles and trailers Regulated

Use safe lengths and markings for towing ropes and chainsAny Person

s.089 Leaving trailers at rest Prosecution

Secure detached trailers parked on public roadsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.090 Passengers in trailers Regulated

Do not carry paying passengers in trailersAny Person

s.092 Attachment of sidecars Prosecution

Ensure sidecar wheels are correctly positionedAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.093 Use of sidecars Regulated

Do not attach a sidecar to the right-hand side of a motorcycleAny Person

s.094 Use of gas propulsion systems Prosecution

Ensure vehicle gas propulsion systems are safe and compliantAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.095 Use of gas-fired appliances—general Prosecution

Maintain and use gas appliances safely in vehiclesAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.096 Use of aerodynamic devices and equipment Prosecution

Restrict use of aerodynamic devices to specific vehicle types and positionsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.096 Use of elongated cabs Prosecution

Ensure vehicles with elongated cabs meet specific regulationsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.097 Avoidance of excessive noise Prosecution

Avoid causing unnecessary vehicle noise through poor drivingOperator

Unlimited fine

s.098 Stopping of engine when stationary Regulated

Turn off vehicle engines when stationaryOperator

s.099 Use of audible warning instruments Prosecution

Use vehicle horns and audible alarms only when permittedAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.101 Parking in darkness Prosecution

Park on the correct side of the road at nightAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.102 Passengers on motor cycles Regulated

Provide footrests for motorcycle passengersAny Person

s.103 Obstruction Prosecution

Do not leave vehicles where they cause an obstructionAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.104 Driver's control Prosecution

Maintain full control of your vehicle and a clear view of the roadAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.105 Opening of doors Prosecution

Do not open vehicle doors so as to endanger othersAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.106 Reversing Prosecution

Do not reverse a vehicle further than necessaryAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.107 Leaving motor vehicles unattended Prosecution

Turn off engines and set parking brakes on unattended vehiclesAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.108 Securing of suspended implements Prosecution

Secure lifting attachments on vehicles when not in useAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.109 Television sets Prosecution

Ensure drivers cannot see non-essential screens or televisionsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.110 Mobile telephones Prosecution

Do not use hand-held devices while driving or supervisingAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.111 Review Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must review and report on braking and vehicle regulationsCrown / Minister / Government department

15 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.075 Maximum permitted laden weight of a vehicle

s.077 Maximum permitted laden weight of an articulated vehicle

s.078 Maximum permitted wheel and axle weights

s.080 Over-riding weight restrictions

s.081 Restrictions on use of vehicles carrying wide or long loads or having fixed appliances or apparatus

s.082 Restrictions on use of vehicles carrying wide or long loads or having fixed appliances or apparatus

s.083 Number of trailers

s.087 Unbraked trailers

s.088 Use of bridging plates between motor vehicle and trailer

s.091 Attendants on trailers and certain other vehicles

s.096 Use of gas-fired appliances when a vehicle is in motion

s.100 Maintenance and use of vehicle so as not to be a danger, etc

s.additional braking requirements for motor vehicles Additional braking requirements for motor vehicles carrying or hauling dangerous goods

s.avoidance of danger AVOIDANCE OF DANGER

s.saving for the road vehicles (authorised weight) r Saving for the Road Vehicles (Authorised Weight) Regulations 1998

Schedules

22 of 150 shown

s.005 GAS SYSTEMS Regulated

Ensure vehicle gas systems and containers meet safety and design standardsAny Person

s.008 PLATES FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES Regulated

Fit a plate with required technical details to vehicles and trailersManufacturer

s.013 PLATE FOR RESTRICTED SPEED VEHICLE Prosecution

Display a speed limit plate on restricted speed vehiclesAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch003b AUTHORISED SEALERS Regulated

Comply with speed limiter sealing standards and conditionsAny Person

s.sch003b When an authorised sealer has sealed a speed limiter fitted... Regulated

Supply a compliance plate after sealing a speed limiterAny Person

s.sch003b An authorised sealer shall comply with the conditions set out... Regulated

Authorised sealers must comply with DVSA/VCA sealing conditionsContractor

s.sch003b An authorised sealer shall not— (a) seal a speed limiter... Regulated

Do not seal a speed limiter unless it meets regulatory requirementsAny Person

s.sch003b When sealing a speed limiter fitted to a vehicle to... Regulated

Seal speed limiters to meet performance requirementsContractor

s.sch003b When sealing a speed limiter fitted to a vehicle to... Regulated

Authorised sealers must seal speed limiters correctlyAny Person

s.sch003b When an authorised sealer has sealed a speed limiter fitted... Regulated

Supply speed limiter plate to vehicle owner after sealingAny Person

s.sch005 (1) Every pipeline shall be fixed in such a manner... Regulated

Ensure road vehicle pipelines are safely installed and meet material standardsAny Person

s.sch005a HYDROGEN FUELLED MACHINERY Regulated

Ensure hydrogen-fuelled machinery meets safety and design standardsManufacturer

s.sch005a Fuelling receptacle Regulated

Fit and maintain a compliant fuelling receptacle on hydrogen vehiclesAny Person

s.sch005a Discharge from thermally-activated pressure relief devices Regulated

Ensure hydrogen pressure relief discharge is properly directed and vent line cappedAny Person

s.sch005a Discharge from other pressure relief devices Regulated

Control hydrogen discharge from non-thermal pressure relief devices in vehiclesAny Person

s.sch005a Protection against flammable conditions Regulated

Prevent hydrogen leaks and flammable conditions in hydrogen-fuelled vehiclesManufacturer

s.sch005a Fuel system leakage Regulated

Ensure hydrogen fuel system does not leak and verify with pressure testAny Person

s.sch012 Attendants Regulated

Employ an attendant for certain heavy vehicles or trailersOperator

s.sch012 Marking of longer projections Regulated

Fit markers on projecting loads of vehiclesOperator

s.sch012 Marking of wide loads Regulated

Fit and maintain side markers on wide vehicle loadsAny Person

s.schedule n17 para.5 (1) The motor vehicle and trailer must have a total... Regulated

Ensure vehicle-trailer has at least 6 axles and total weight ≤44,000kgOperator

s.schedule n17 para.8 (1) The articulated vehicle must have a total of at... Regulated

Ensure articulated vehicle has at least 6 axles and does not exceed weight limitOperator

128 other schedules

s.003 BRAKING REQUIREMENTS

s.004 GAS CONTAINERS

s.006 CONSTRUCTION OF MINIBUSES

s.007 FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPARATUS AND FIRST AID EQUIPMENT FOR MINIBUSES

s.010 MINISTRY PLATE

s.sch002a VEHICLES FOR WHICH A MINISTER'S APPROVAL CERTIFICATE HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE MOTOR VEHICLES (APPROVAL) REGULATIONS 1996

s.sch002a General Interpretation

s.sch002a Modification to regulation 67 (vehicle identification numbers)

s.sch002a Interpretation of references to a vehicle complying with the approval requirements and to a vehicle exempt from the approval requirements

s.sch002a Part exemption from regulation 32 (glazing)

s.sch002a Exemption from regulation 33 (mirrors)

s.sch002a Exemption from regulation 35 (speedometers)

s.sch002a Exemption from regulation 39(2)(c)(i) (fuel tanks to be made of metal)

s.sch002a Exemption from regulation 46 (seat belt anchorages)

s.sch002a Part exemption from regulation 47 (seat belts)

s.sch002a Modifications to regulation 61 (emissions)

s.sch002a Paragraphs (10A), (10AA) and (10BA) of regulation 61 shall not...

s.sch002a Modifications to regulation 61A (emissions)

s.sch002a Modification to regulation 61B (retrofitting and refilling of certain air conditioning systems)

s.sch003 The braking requirements referred to in regulation 16(4) are set...

s.sch003 For the purposes of requirement 3 in the Table, in...

s.sch003 For the purpose of requirements 4 and 6 in the...

s.sch003 For the purpose of requirements 4, 9 and 14 in...

s.sch003 In this Schedule a “multi-pull means of operation” means a...

s.sch003a EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN VEHICLES FROM THE APPLICATION OF REGULATION 39A

s.sch003a (1) In this Part — “ EEC type approval certificate”...

s.sch003a A vehicle of a description specified in column 2 of...

s.sch003a The conditions referred to in paragraph 2 are —

s.sch003b The Secretary of State may authorise— (a) an individual proposing...

s.sch003b An authorised sealer may charge for sealing a speed limiter....

s.sch003b The Secretary of State may at any time withdraw an...

s.sch003b (1) An authorisation under this Schedule in respect of an...

s.sch005 In this Schedule— “check valve” means a device which permits...

s.sch005 (1) Every gas propulsion system shall be so designed and...

s.sch005 In the case of a bus there shall be fitted...

s.sch005 Every part of a gas-fired appliance shall be—

s.sch005 Every gas-fired appliance shall be— (a) so located as to...

s.sch005 With the exception of catalytic heating appliances, every appliance of...

s.sch005 Every part of a gas propulsion system or a gas-fired...

s.sch005 (1) Every gas container shall— (a) be capable of withstanding...

s.sch005 (1) Every connection for filling a fixed gas container shall...

s.sch005 (1) Every union and joint on a pipeline or gas...

s.sch005 Every reducing valve shall be made of suitable materials and...

s.sch005 (1) Every pressure relief valve which is fitted to any...

s.sch005 (1) A valve or cock shall be fitted to every...

s.sch005 Every gauge connected to a gas container or to a...

s.sch005a Definitions

s.sch005a Overpressure protection for the low pressure system

s.sch005a Signal warning to driver

s.sch005a Additional installation requirements

s.sch006 Exhaust pipes

s.sch006 Electrical equipment and wiring

s.sch006 Fuel tanks

s.sch006 Lighting of steps

s.sch006 General construction and maintenance

s.sch006 Definitions

s.sch006 Doors—number and position

s.sch006 Emergency Doors

s.sch006 Power-operated doors

s.sch006 Locks, handles and hinges of doors

s.sch006 View of doors

s.sch006 Access to doors

s.sch006 Grab handles and hand rails

s.sch006 Seats

s.sch007a MOTOR CYCLE NOISE AND MOTOR CYCLE SILENCERS

s.sch007a (1) For the purposes of these Regulations a vehicle meets...

s.sch007a The requirements of this paragraph are that the silencer—

s.sch007a In this Part of this Schedule— (a) “British Standard BS...

s.sch007a Paragraph (4) of regulation 57A shall not apply to a...

s.sch007a In this Part of this Schedule, “corresponding standard”, in relation...

s.sch007a A reference in this part of this Schedule to a...

s.sch007a In this Part of this Schedule, “British Standard BS AU...

s.sch007b EMISSIONS FROM CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES

s.sch007b This Part of this Schedule applies to a vehicle if,...

s.sch007b This Part of this Schedule also applies to a vehicle...

s.sch007b For the purposes of paragraph 1 of this Part of...

s.sch007b For the purposes of paragraph 2(a) of this Part of...

s.sch007b For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule, in...

s.sch007b For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule an...

s.sch007b For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule, the...

s.sch007b In this Part of this Schedule— (a) a reference to...

s.sch007b (1) This Part of this Schedule applies to a vehicle...

s.sch007b In this Part of this Schedule— (a) “coefficient of absorption”...

s.sch007xa END OF SERIES EXEMPTIONS

s.sch007xa Modification of regulations 55A, 61 and 61A

s.sch007xa 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

s.sch007xa Meaning of “relevant period” for the purposes of this Part

s.sch007xa Meaning of “late entry into service vehicle” in paragraph 1

s.sch007xa 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

s.sch007xa Meaning of “type approval end of series vehicle” for the purposes of paragraph 1

s.sch007xa Meaning of “relevant vehicle” for the purposes of this Part

s.sch007xa Meaning of “specified number” for the purposes of this Part

s.sch007xa 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

s.sch007xa Meaning of “relevant period” for the purposes of this Part

s.sch007xa Meaning of “non-type approval end of series vehicle” in paragraph 1

s.sch007xa Meaning of “relevant vehicle” for the purposes of this Part

s.sch007xa Meaning of “specified number” for the purposes of this Part

s.sch008 The power of an engine, which is to be shown...

s.sch008 (1) Subject to paragraph 3A, the weights to be shown...

s.sch008 Subject to paragraph 3A, the weights to be shown on...

s.sch008 In the case of a vehicle— (a) which complies with...

s.sch008 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph weights on...

s.sch008 All letters and figures shown on the plate shall be...

s.sch008 In this Schedule references to the manufacturer of a motor...

s.sch009 The plate required by regulation 69 shall be firmly attached...

s.sch009 The plate shall be in the form shown in the...

s.sch009 The information on the plate shall be shown in characters...

s.sch009 No information, other than that provided for in the diagram...

s.sch009 In this Schedule and, in respect of the definition of...

s.sch009 A motor cycle shall regarded as complying with paragraph (c)...

s.sch011 The maximum permitted laden weight of a two or three...

s.sch011 Subject to paragraph 2, the maximum permitted gross weight of...

s.sch011 In the case of a vehicle to which this Part...

s.sch012 Advance notice to Police

s.sch012 Marking of shorter projections

s.sch013 A vehicle displays a plate in accordance with the requirements...

s.schedule n17 para.1 Regulation 76 does not apply to a wheeled heavy motor...

s.schedule n17 para.2 Regulation 77 does not apply to an articulated vehicle if...

s.schedule n17 para.3 (1) The drawing vehicle and trailer must be carrying a...

s.schedule n17 para.4 The following conditions must be satisfied in relation to the...

s.schedule n17 para.6 (1) The motor vehicle comprised in the articulated vehicle must...

s.schedule n17 para.7 The following conditions must be satisfied in relation to the...

s.schedule n17 para.9 (1) In this Schedule— “bi–modal vehicle” means a semi–trailer which...

s.schedule n1 para.2a Regulations 75, 76, 77 and 78 do not apply to...

s.schedule n1 para.8a (1) The requirements of paragraph 6 are fulfilled.

s.008 Charging connections Regulated

Fit and maintain safe gas charging connections on vehiclesAny Person

11 other provisions

sch. 4 para. 2 Heat treatment

sch. 4 para. 9 Trailers

s.001 REGULATIONS REVOKED BY REGULATION 2

s.003 Pipe lines

s.004 Unions

s.005 Reducing valves

s.006 Valves and cocks

s.007 Pressure gauges

s.010 Construction, etc., of system

s.exceptions relating to intermodal transport operat Exceptions relating to intermodal transport operations

s.ministry plate MINISTRY PLATE

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Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986

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What it requires

PRELIMINARY

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES

PLATES, MARKINGS, TESTING AND INSPECTION

CONDITIONS RELATING TO USE

Schedules

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Goods vehicle compliance quick check

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