6(1)In the following provisions—U.K.
(a)in paragraph 11(1), after “Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3)", and
(b)in paragraph 11A(2), after “Subject to sub-paragraph (3)",
insert “ and paragraph 11C ”.
(2)After paragraph 11B insert—
“11C(1)This paragraph applies to a tractive unit that—
(a)has a revenue weight exceeding 41,000 kilograms but not exceeding 44,000 kilograms,
(b)has 3 or more axles and is used exclusively for the conveyance of semi-trailers with 3 or more axles,
(c)is of a type that could lawfully be used on a public road immediately before 21st March 2000, and
(d)complies with the requirements in force immediately before that date for use on a public road.
(2)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a vehicle to which this paragraph applies is—
(a)in the case of a vehicle with respect to which the reduced pollution requirements are not satisfied, £1,280;
(b)in the case of a vehicle with respect to which those requirements are satisfied, £280.”.