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Section 2.

SCHEDULE 1U.K. Annual rates of duty

Part IU.K. General

1The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a vehicle in respect of which no other annual rate is specified by this Schedule is—

(a)£70 if it was constructed before 1947, and

(b)[F1£135] otherwise.

Textual Amendments

F1By 1995 c. 4, s. 18(2)(5) it is provided that words in Sch. 1 para. 1(b) are substituted (with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 30.11.1994)

Valid from 28/07/2000

[F2Part IAU.K. Light passenger vehicles: graduated rates of duty

Textual Amendments

F2Pts. 1A, 1B inserted (28.7.2000) by 2000 c. 17, s. 22, Sch. 3

Vehicles to which this Part appliesU.K.

1A(1)This Part of this Schedule applies to a vehicle which—U.K.

(a)is first registered on or after 1st March 2001, and

(b)is so registered on the basis of an EC certificate of conformity or UK approval certificate that—

(i)identifies the vehicle as having been approved as a light passenger vehicle, and

(ii)specifies a CO2 emissions figure in terms of grams per kilometre driven.

(2)In sub-paragraph (1)(b)(i) a “light passenger vehicle” means a vehicle within Category M1 of Annex II to Council Directive 70/156/EEC (vehicle with at least four wheels used for carriage of passengers and comprising no more than 8 seats in addition to the driver’s seat).

(3)For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule “the applicable CO2 emissions figure” is—

(a)where the EC certificate of conformity or UK approval certificate specifies only one CO2 emissions figure, that figure, and

(b)where it specifies more than one, the figure specified as the CO2 emissions (combined) figure.

(4)Where the car is registered on the basis of an EC certificate of conformity, or UK approval certificate, that specifies separate CO2 emissions figures in terms of grams per kilometre driven for different fuels, “the applicable CO2 emissions figure” is the lowest figure specified or, in a case within sub-paragraph (3)(b), the lowest CO2 emissions (combined) figure specified.

(5)If a vehicle is on first registration a vehicle to which this Part of this Schedule applies—

(a)its status as such a vehicle, and

(b)the applicable CO2 emissions figure,

are not affected by any subsequent modification of the vehicle.

Graduated rates of dutyU.K.

1BThe annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a vehicle to which this Part of this Schedule applies shall be determined in accordance with the following table by reference to—

(a)the applicable CO2 emissions figure, and

(b)whether the vehicle qualifies for the reduced rate of duty, or is liable to the standard rate or the premium rate of duty.

CO2 emissions figureRate
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
ExceedingNot ExceedingReduced rateStandard ratePremium rate
g/kmg/km£££
15090100110
150165110120130
165185130140150
185150155160

The reduced rateU.K.

1C(1)A vehicle qualifies for the reduced rate of duty if condition A, B or C below is met.

(2)Condition A is that the vehicle is constructed or modified—

(a)so as to be propelled by a prescribed type of fuel, or

(b)so as to be capable of being propelled by any of a number of prescribed types of fuel,

and complies with any other requirements prescribed for the purposes of this condition.

(3)Condition B is that the vehicle—

(a)incorporates before its first registration equipment enabling it to meet such vehicle emission standards as may be prescribed for the purposes of this condition, and

(b)has incorporated such equipment since its first registration.

(4)Condition C is that the vehicle is of a description certified by the Secretary of State, before the vehicle’s first registration, as meeting such vehicle emission standards as may be prescribed for the purposes of this condition.

(5)The Secretary of State may make provision by regulations—

(a)for the making of an application to the Secretary of State for the issue of a certificate under sub-paragraph (4);

(b)for the manner in which any determination of whether to issue such a certificate on such an application is to be made;

(c)for the examination of one or more vehicles of the description to which the application relates, for the purposes of the determination mentioned in paragraph (b), by such persons, and in such manner, as may be prescribed;

(d)for a fee to be paid for such an examination;

(e)for the form and content of such a certificate;

(f)for the revocation, cancellation or surrender of such a certificate;

(g)for the fact that such a certificate is, or is not, in force in respect of a description of vehicle to be treated as having conclusive effect for the purposes of this Act as to such matters as may be prescribed; and

(h)for appeals against any determination not to issue such a certificate.

The standard rateU.K.

1DA vehicle is liable to the standard rate of duty if it does not qualify for the reduced rate and is not liable to the premium rate.

The premium rateU.K.

F31E(1)A vehicle is liable to the premium rate of duty if—U.K.

(a)it is constructed or modified so as to be propelled solely by diesel, and

(b)it is not of a prescribed description.

(2)In sub-paragraph (1)(a) “diesel” means any diesel fuel within the definition in Article 2 of Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Textual Amendments

F3Sch. 1 para. 1D substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 11(10) of the amending Act) for Sch. 1 paras. 1D, 1E by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), s. 11(7)

Meaning of “prescribed”U.K.

1FU.K.In this Part of this Schedule “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State with the consent of the Treasury.

Meaning of “EC certificate of conformity” and “UK approval certificate”U.K.

1G(1)References in this Part of this Schedule to an “EC certificate of conformity” are to a certificate of conformity issued by a manufacturer under any provision of the law of a Member State implementing Article 6 of Council Directive 70/156/EEC, as amended.U.K.

(2)References in this Part of this Schedule to a “UK approval certificate” are to a certificate issued under—

(a)section 58(1) or (4) of the M1Road Traffic Act 1988, or

(b)Article 31A(4) or (5) of the M2Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.]

Valid from 28/07/2000

Part IBU.K. Light goods vehicles

Vehicles to which this Part appliesU.K.

1H(1)This Part of this Schedule applies to a vehicle which—U.K.

(a)is first registered on or after 1st March 2001, and

(b)is so registered on the basis of an EC certificate of conformity or UK approval certificate that identifies the vehicle as having been approved as a light goods vehicle.

(2)In sub-paragraph (1)(b) a “light goods vehicle” means a vehicle within Category N1 of Annex II to Council Directive 70/156/EEC (vehicle with four or more wheels used for carriage of goods and having a maximum mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes).

(3)If a vehicle is on first registration a vehicle to which this Part of this Schedule applies its status as such a vehicle is not affected by a subsequent modification of the vehicle.

(4)In this paragraph “EC certificate of conformity” and “UK approval certificate” have the same meaning as in Part IA of this Schedule.

Annual rate of dutyU.K.

Valid from 24/07/2002

For the purposes of paragraph 1J, a vehicle to which this Part of this Schedule applies is a “lower-emission van” if—U.K.

1K(a)the vehicle is first registered on or after 1st March 2003, and

(b)the limit values given for the vehicle by the Table (which is extracted from the new table inserted in section 5.3.1.4 of Annex I of Council Directive 70/220/EEC by Directive 98/69/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council) are not exceeded during a Type I test.

Reference mass of vehicleLimit values for types of emissions by reference to vehicle type
COHCNOxHC + NOxPM
ExceedingNot exceedingPetrolDieselPetrolPetrolDieselDieselDiesel
kgkgg/kmg/kmg/kmg/kmg/kmg/kmg/km
1,3051.00.50.10.080.250.30.025
1,30517601.810.630.130.10.330.390.04
1,7603,5002.270.740.160.110.390.460.06

Valid from 24/07/2002

[F41LU.K.In paragraph 1K—

  • Type I test” means a test as described in section 5.3 of Annex I to Council Directive 70/220/EEC as amended (test for simulating/verifying the average tailpipe emissions after a cold start and carried out using the procedure described in Annex III of that Directive as amended);

  • the reference mass” of a vehicle means the mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle, with coupling device, if fitted by the manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or chassis with cab, without bodywork and/or coupling device if the manufacturer does not fit the bodywork and/or coupling device (including liquids and tools, and spare wheel if fitted, and with the fuel tank filled to 90% and the other liquid containing systems, except those for used water, to 100% of the capacity specified by the manufacturer), increased by a uniform mass of 100 kilograms;

  • CO” means mass of carbon monoxide;

  • HC” means mass of hydrocarbons;

  • NOx” means mass of oxides of nitrogen;

  • PM” means mass of particulates (for compression ignition engines).]

Textual Amendments

F4Sch. 1 paras. 1J-1L substituted for Sch. 1 para. 1J (24.7.2002 with application as mentioned in s. 16(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 16(1)

1JThe annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a vehicle to which this Part of this Schedule applies is £160.

Part IIU.K. Motorcycles

2(1)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a motorcycle which does not exceed 450 kilograms in weight unladen is—

[F5(a)if the cylinder capacity of the engine does not exceed 150 cubic centimetres, 10 per cent. of the general rate specified in paragraph 1(2);

(b)if the vehicle is a motorbicycle and the cylinder capacity of the engine exceeds 150 cubic centimetres but does not exceed 250 cubic centimetres, 25 per cent. of the general rate specified in paragraph 1(2);

(c)in any other case, 40 per cent. of the general rate specified in paragraph 1(2).]

[F6(1A)Where an amount arrived at in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(a), (b) or (c) is an amount—

(a)which is not a multiple of £5, and

(b)which on division by five does not produce a remainder of £2.50,

the rate is the amount arrived at rounded (either up or down) to the nearest amount which is a multiple of £5.

(1B)Where an amount arrived at in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(a), (b) or (c) is an amount which on division by five produces a remainder of £2.50, the rate is the amount arrived at increased by £2.50.]

(2)Where a motorbicycle which was constructed before 1933 has an engine the cylinder capacity of which exceeds 150 cubic centimetres, it is to be treated for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) as having an engine the cylinder capacity of which does not exceed 150 cubic centimetres.

(3)In this paragraph—

  • motorcycle” means a motorbicycle or a motortricycle,

  • motorbicycle” includes a two-wheeled motor scooter, a bicycle with an attachment for propelling it by mechanical power and a motorbicycle to which a side-car is attached, and

  • motortricycle” includes a three-wheeled motor scooter and a tricycle with an attachment for propelling it by mechanical power.

(4)For the purposes of this paragraph the cylinder capacity of an engine shall be calculated in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State.

Textual Amendments

F5Sch. 1 para. 2(1)(a)-(c) substituted (1.5.1995 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16 of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 7(2), 16

F6Sch. 1 para. 2(1A)(1B) inserted (1.5.1995 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16 of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 7(3), 16

Part IIIU.K. Hackney carriages

3(1)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a hackney carriage (not being a vehicle for which the annual rate of duty is specified by Part II) is—

(a)[F7£135] if its seating capacity is under nine,

(b)£150 if its seating capacity is nine to sixteen,

(c)£200 if its seating capacity is seventeen to thirty-five,

(d)£300 if its seating capacity is thirty-six to sixty, and

(e)£450 if its seating capacity is over sixty.

(2)For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1) the seating capacity of a hackney carriage shall be determined in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State.

(3)In this paragraph “hackney carriage” means a vehicle—

(a)standing or plying for hire, or

(b)bailed (or, in Scotland, hired) under a hire agreement by a person whose trade it is to sell vehicles or to bail or hire vehicles under hire agreements,

other than a community bus.

(4)In sub-paragraph (3) “hire agreement” means an agreement for the bailment (or, in Scotland, the hiring) of a vehicle which is not a hire purchase agreement.

(5)In sub-paragraph (4) “hire purchase agreement” means an agreement, other than a conditional sale agreement, under which—

(a)a vehicle is bailed (or, in Scotland, hired) in return for periodical payments by the person to whom it is bailed (or hired), and

(b)the property in the vehicle will pass to that person if—

(i)the terms of the agreement are complied with, and

(ii)there takes place any one or more of the occurrences specified in sub-paragraph (6).

(6)The occurrences referred to in sub-paragraph (5)(b)(ii) are—

(a)the exercise of an option to purchase by the person to whom the vehicle is bailed (or hired),

(b)the doing of any other specified act by any party to the agreement, and

(c)the happening of any other specified event.

(7)In sub-paragraph (5) “conditional sale agreement” means an agreement for the sale of a vehicle under which—

(a)the whole or part of the purchase price is payable by instalments, and

(b)the property in the vehicle is to remain in the seller (even though the buyer is to be in possession of the vehicle) until such conditions (relating to the payment of instalments or any other matter) as may be specified in the agreement are fulfilled.

(8)In sub-paragraph (3) “community bus” means a vehicle—

(a)used on public roads solely in accordance with a community bus permit (within the meaning of section 22 of the M3Transport Act 1985), and

(b)not used for providing a service under an agreement providing for service subsidies (within the meaning of section 63(10)(b) of that Act).

Textual Amendments

F7By 1995 c. 4, s. 18(3)(5) it is provided that words in Sch. 1 para. 3(1)(a) are substituted (with application to licences taken out on or after 30.11.1994)

Marginal Citations

Part IVU.K.[F8SPECIAL VEHICLES]

Textual Amendments

F8Sch. 1 Pt. IV: heading substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 9(1)(2), 16

4(1)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a [F9special vehicle is the same as the basic goods vehicle rate].

(2)In sub-paragraph (1) [F10special vehicle” means a vehicle which has a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms and is]

F11(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F11(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c)a digging machine,

(d)a mobile crane,

(e)a works truck, or

[F12(ee) a road roller.]

(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F13(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4)In sub-paragraph (2)(c) “digging machine” means a vehicle which is designed, constructed and used for the purpose of trench digging, or any kind of excavating or shovelling work, and which—

(a)is used on public roads only for that purpose or for the purpose of proceeding to and from the place where it is to be or has been used for that purpose, and

(b)when so proceeding does not carry any load except such as is necessary for its propulsion or equipment.

(5)In sub-paragraph (2)(d) “mobile crane” means a vehicle which is designed and constructed as a mobile crane and which—

(a)is used on public roads only as a crane in connection with work carried on on a site in the immediate vicinity or for the purpose of proceeding to and from a place where it is to be or has been used as a crane, and

(b)when so proceeding does not carry any load except such as is necessary for its propulsion or equipment.

(6)In sub-paragraph (2)(e) “works truck” means a goods vehicle which is—

(a)designed for use in private premises, and

(b)used on public roads only—

(i)for carrying goods between private premises and a vehicle on a road in the immediate vicinity,

(ii)in passing from one part of private premises to another or between private premises and other private premises in the immediate vicinity, or

(iii)in connection with road works at or in the immediate vicinity of the site of the works.

[F14(7)In sub-paragraph (1) the reference to the basic goods vehicle rate is to the rate applicable, by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 9, to a rigid goods vehicle which falls within column (3) of the table in that sub-paragraph and has a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms and not exceeding 7,500 kilograms.]

Textual Amendments

F9Words in Sch. 1 para. 4(1) substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 9(3), 16

F10Words in Sch. 1 para. 4(2) substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 9(4)(a), 16

F11Sch. 1 para. 4(a)(b)(f) repealed (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, ss. 19, 162, Sch. 4 paras. 9(4)(b), 16, Sch. 29 Pt. V(2) Note

F12Sch. 1 para. 4(2)(ee) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 9(4)(c), 16

F13Sch. 1 para. 4(3) repealed (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, ss. 19, 162, Sch. 4 paras. 9(5), 16, Sch. 29 Pt. V(2) Note

F14Sch. 1 para. 4(7) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 9(6), 16

[F15Part IVAU.K. Special Concessionary Vehicles]

Textual Amendments

F15Sch. 1 Pt. IVA (paras. 4A-4H) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 10, 16

F164A(1)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a special concessionary vehicle is 25 per cent. of the general rate specified in paragraph 1(2).

(2)Where an amount arrived at in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) is an amount—

(a)which is not a multiple of £5, and

(b)which on division by five does not produce a remainder of £2.50,

the rate is the amount arrived at rounded (either up or down) to the nearest amount which is a multiple of £5.

(3)Where an amount arrived at in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) is an amount which on division by five produces a remainder of £2.50, the rate is the amount arrived at increased by £2.50.

Textual Amendments

F16Sch. 1 Pt. IVA (paras. 4A-4H) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 10, 16

F174B(1)A vehicle is a special concessionary vehicle if it is—

(a)an agricultural tractor, or

(b)an off-road tractor.

(2)In sub-paragraph (1) “agricultural tractor” means a tractor used on public roads solely for purposes relating to agriculture, horticulture, forestry or activities falling within sub-paragraph (3).

(3)The activities falling within this sub-paragraph are—

(a)cutting verges bordering public roads;

(b)cutting hedges or trees bordering public roads or bordering verges which border public roads.

(4)In sub-paragraph (1) “off-road tractor” means a tractor which is not an agricultural tractor (within the meaning given by sub-paragraph (2)) and which is—

(a)designed and constructed primarily for use otherwise than on roads, and

(b)incapable by reason of its construction of exceeding a speed of twenty-five miles per hour on the level under its own power.

Textual Amendments

F17Sch. 1 Pt. IVA (paras. 4A-4H) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 10, 16

F184C(1)A vehicle is a special concessionary vehicle if it is a light agricultural vehicle.

(2)In sub-paragraph (1) “light agricultural vehicle” means a vehicle which—

(a)has a revenue weight not exceeding 1,000 kilograms,

(b)is designed and constructed so as to seat only the driver,

(c)is designed and constructed primarily for use otherwise than on roads, and

(d)is used solely for purposes relating to agriculture, horticulture or forestry.

Textual Amendments

F18Sch. 1 Pt. IVA (paras. 4A-4H) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 10, 16

F194DAn agricultural engine is a special concessionary vehicle.

Textual Amendments

F19Sch. 1 Pt. IVA (paras. 4A-4H) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 10, 16

F204EA mowing machine is a special concessionary vehicle.

Textual Amendments

F20Sch. 1 Pt. IVA (paras. 4A-4H) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 10, 16

Valid from 29/04/1996

[F214EEA steam powered vehicle is a special concessionary vehicle.]

Textual Amendments

F21Sch. 1 Pt. IVA para. 4EE inserted (29.4.1996 with application in relation to licences taken out after 28.11.1995) by 1996 c. 8, s. 16(1)(8)

F224F(1)An electrically propelled vehicle is a special concessionary vehicle.

(2)A vehicle is not an electrically propelled vehicle for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) unless the electrical motive power is derived from—

(a)a source external to the vehicle, or

(b)an electrical storage battery which is not connected to any source of power when the vehicle is in motion.

Textual Amendments

F22Sch. 1 Pt. IVA (paras. 4A-4H) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 10, 16

F234GA vehicle is a special concessionary vehicle when it is—

(a)being used,

(b)going to or from the place where it is to be or has been used, or

(c)being kept for use,

for the purpose of clearing snow from public roads by means of a snow plough or similar device (whether or not forming part of the vehicle).

Textual Amendments

F23Sch. 1 Pt. IVA (paras. 4A-4H) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 10, 16

F244HA vehicle is a special concessionary vehicle if it is constructed or adapted, and used, solely for the conveyance of machinery for spreading material on roads to deal with frost, ice or snow (with or without articles or material used for the purposes of the machinery).

Textual Amendments

F24Sch. 1 Pt. IVA (paras. 4A-4H) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 10, 16

Part VU.K. Recovery vehicles

5(1)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a recovery vehicle [F25is—

(a)if it has a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms and not exceeding 12,000 kilograms, the same as the basic goods vehicle rate;

(b)if it has a revenue weight exceeding 12,000 kilograms and not exceeding 25,000 kilograms, 300 per cent. of the basic goods vehicle rate;

(c)if it has a revenue weight exceeding 25,000 kilograms, 500 per cent. of the basic goods vehicle rate.]

(2)In sub-paragraph (1) “recovery vehicle” means a vehicle which is constructed or permanently adapted primarily for any one or more of the purposes of lifting, towing and transporting a disabled vehicle.

(3)A vehicle is not a recovery vehicle if at any time it is used for a purpose other than—

(a)the recovery of a disabled vehicle,

(b)the removal of a disabled vehicle from the place where it became disabled to premises at which it is to be repaired or scrapped,

(c)the removal of a disabled vehicle from premises to which it was taken for repair to other premises at which it is to be repaired or scrapped,

(d)carrying fuel and other liquids required for its propulsion and tools and other articles required for the operation of, or in connection with, apparatus designed to lift, tow or transport a disabled vehicle, and

(e)any purpose prescribed for the purposes of this sub-paragraph by regulations made by the Secretary of State.

(4)At any time when a vehicle is being used for either of the purposes specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of sub-paragraph (3), use for—

(a)the carriage of a person who, immediately before the vehicle became disabled, was the driver of or a passenger in the vehicle,

(b)the carriage of any goods which, immediately before the vehicle became disabled, were being carried in the vehicle, or

(c)any purpose prescribed for the purposes of this sub-paragraph by regulations made by the Secretary of State,

shall be disregarded in determining whether the vehicle is a recovery vehicle.

(5)A vehicle is not a recovery vehicle if at any time the number of vehicles which it is used to recover exceeds a number specified for the purposes of this sub-paragraph by an order made by the Secretary of State.

[F26(6)In sub-paragraph (1) references to the basic goods vehicle rate are to the rate applicable, by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 9, to a rigid goods vehicle which falls within column (3) of the table in that sub-paragraph and has a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms and not exceeding 7,500 kilograms.

F26(7)Where an amount arrived at in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(b) or (c) is an amount—

(a)which is not a multiple of £10, and

(b)which on division by ten does not produce a remainder of £5,

the rate is the amount arrived at rounded (either up or down) to the nearest amount which is a multiple of £10.

F26(8)Where an amount arrived at in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(b) or (c) is an amount which on division by ten produces a remainder of £5, the rate is the amount arrived at increased by £5.]

Textual Amendments

F25Sch. 1 para. 5(1)(a)-(c) and preceding word substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) for words in Sch. 1 para. 5(1) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 11(1)(2), 16

F26Sch. 1 para. 5(6)-(8) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 11(1)(3), 16

Part VIU.K. Vehicles used for exceptional loads

6(1)This paragraph applies to a vehicle which is—

(a)a heavy motor car used for the carriage of exceptional loads, or

(b)a heavy locomotive, light locomotive or motor tractor used to draw trailers carrying exceptional loads.

(2)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a vehicle to which this paragraph applies in respect of use for the carriage of exceptional loads, or to draw trailers carrying exceptional loads, which is authorised by virtue of an order under—

(a)section 44 of the M4Road Traffic Act 1988, or

(b)Article 29(3) of the M5Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981,

is [F27the heavy tractive unit rate].

(3)For the purposes of this paragraph an exceptional load is a load which—

(a)by reason of its dimensions cannot be carried by a heavy motor car or trailer, or a combination of a heavy motor car and trailer, which complies in all respects with requirements of regulations under section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 or (in Northern Ireland) Article 28 of the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, or

(b)by reason of its weight cannot be carried by a heavy motor car or trailer, or a combination of a heavy motor car and trailer, which has a total laden weight of not more than 38,000 kilograms and which complies in all respects with such requirements.

[F28(3A)In sub-paragraph (2) the reference to the heavy tractive unit rate is to the rate applicable, by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 11, to a tractive unit which falls within column (3) of the table in that sub-paragraph and has a revenue weight exceeding 38,000 kilograms and not exceeding 44,000 kilograms.]

(4)Expressions used in this paragraph and in the Road Traffic Act 1988 or the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 have the same meanings in this paragraph as in that Act or Order.

Textual Amendments

F27Words in Sch. 1 para. 6(2) substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 12(1)(2), 16

F28Sch. 1 para. 6(3A) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 12(1)(3), 16

Marginal Citations

Part VIIU.K. Haulage vehicles

7(1)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a haulage vehicle is—

[F29(a)if it is a showman’s vehicle, the same as the basic goods vehicle rate;

(b)in any other case, the general haulage vehicle rate.]

(2)In sub-paragraph (1) “haulage vehicle” means a vehicle (other than a vehicle to which Part IV, V or VI applies) which is constructed and used on public roads solely for haulage and not for the purpose of carrying or having superimposed on it any load except such as is necessary for its propulsion or equipment.

[F30(3)In sub-paragraph (1) the reference to the basic goods vehicle rate is to the rate applicable, by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 9, to a rigid goods vehicle which falls within column (3) of the table in that sub-paragraph and has a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms and not exceeding 7,500 kilograms.

F30(4)In sub-paragraph (1) the reference to the general haulage vehicle rate is to 75 per cent. of the rate applicable, by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 11, to a tractive unit which falls within column (3) of the table in that sub-paragraph and has a revenue weight exceeding 12,000 kilograms and not exceeding 16,000 kilograms.

F30(5)Where an amount arrived at in accordance with sub-paragraph (4) is an amount—

(a)which is not a multiple of £10, and

(b)which on division by ten does not produce a remainder of £5,

the rate is the amount arrived at rounded (either up or down) to the nearest amount which is a multiple of £10.

F30(6)Where an amount arrived at in accordance with sub-paragraph (4) is an amount which on division by ten produces a remainder of £5, the rate is the amount arrived at increased by £5.]

Textual Amendments

F29Sch. 1 para. 7(1)(a)(b) substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 13(1)(2), 16

F30Sch. 1 para. 7(3)-(6) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 13(1)(3), 16

Part VIIIU.K. Goods vehicles

Basic rateU.K.

F318U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F31Sch. 1 para. 8 repealed (1.5.1995 with application as in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, ss. 19, 162, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 14(1)(2), 16, Sch. 29 Pt. V(2) Note

Rigid goods vehicles exceeding 7,500 kilograms plated gross weight or relevant maximum weightU.K.

9(1)[F32Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3),]the annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a rigid goods vehicle which has [F33a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms] shall be determined in accordance with the following table by reference to—

(a)the [F34the revenue weight] of the vehicle, and

(b)the number of axles on the vehicle.

[F35Revenue weight of vehicleRate
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
ExceedingNot ExceedingTwo axle vehicleThree axle vehicleFour or more axle vehicle

kgs

3,500

7,500

12,000

13,000

14,000

15,000

17,000

19,000

21,000

23,000

25,000

27,000

29,000

31,000

kgs

7,500

12,000

13,000

14,000

15,000

17,000

19,000

21,000

23,000

25,000

27,000

29,000

31,000

44,000

£

150

290

450

630

810

1,280

1,280

1,280

1,280

1,280

1,280

1,280

1,280

1,280

£

150

290

470

470

470

470

820

990

1,420

2,160

2,260

2,260

2,260

2,260

£

150

290

340

340

340

340

340

340

490

800

1,420

2,240

3,250

4,250]

[F36(2)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable—

(a)to any rigid goods vehicle which is a showman’s goods vehicle with a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms but not exceeding 44,000 kilograms, and

(b)to any rigid goods vehicle which is an island goods vehicle with a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms,

shall be the basic goods vehicle rate.

(3)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a rigid goods vehicle which has a revenue weight exceeding 44,000 kilograms and is not an island goods vehicle shall be the heavy tractive unit rate.

(4)In sub-paragraph (2) the reference to the basic goods vehicle rate is to the rate applicable, by virtue of sub-paragraph (1), to a rigid goods vehicle which falls within column (3) of the table in that sub-paragraph and has a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms and not exceeding 7,500 kilograms.

(5)In sub-paragraph (3) the reference to the heavy tractive unit rate is to the rate applicable, by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 11, to a tractive unit which falls within column (3) of the table in that sub-paragraph and has a revenue weight exceeding 38,000 kilograms and not exceeding 44,000 kilograms.]

Textual Amendments

F32Words in Sch. 1 para. 9(1) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 14(1)(3)(a), 16

F33Words in Sch. 1 para. 9(1) substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 14(1)(3)(b), 16

F34Words in Sch. 1 para. 9(1)(a) substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 14(1)(3)(c), 16

F35Sch. 1 para. 9(1): table substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 14(1)(4), 16

F36Sch. 1 para. 9(2)-(5) substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) for Sch. 1 para. 9(2) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 14(1)(5), 16

Valid from 01/01/1999

[F379A(1)This paragraph applies to a rigid goods vehicle which—

(a)is a vehicle with respect to which the reduced pollution requirements are satisfied;

(b)is not a vehicle for which the annual rate of vehicle excise duty is determined under paragraph 9(2); and

(c)has a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms.

(2)Subject to sub-paragraph (3), the annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a rigid goods vehicle to which this paragraph applies shall be determined in accordance with the table set out in paragraph 9B by reference to—

(a)the revenue weight of the vehicle, and

(b)the number of axles on the vehicle.

(3)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a rigid goods vehicle to which this paragraph applies which has a revenue weight exceeding 44,000 kilograms shall be £4,670.]

Textual Amendments

F37Sch. 1 paras. 9A, 9B inserted (in relation to licences issued on or after 1.1.1999) by 1998 c. 36, s. 16, Sch. 1 para. 9; S.I. 1998/3092, art. 2

Valid from 01/01/1999

F389BThat table is as follows—

Revenue weight of vehicleRate
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
ExceedingNot ExceedingTwo axle vehicleThree axle vehicleFour or more axle vehicle
kgskgs£££
3,5007,500150150150
7,50012,000150150150
12,00013,000150150150
13,00014,000150150150
14,00015,000340150150
15,00017,000820150150
17,00019,000820350150
19,00021,000820520150
21,00023,000820970150
23,00025,0008201,730330
25,00027,0008201,840970
27,00029,0008201,8401,820
29,00031,0008201,8402,860
31,00044,0008201,8403,900

Textual Amendments

F38Sch. 1 paras. 9A, 9B inserted (in relation to licences issued on or after 1.1.1999) by 1998 c. 36, s. 16, Sch. 1 para. 9; S.I. 1998/3092, art. 2

10(1)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable, in accordance with paragraph 9, to a rigid goods vehicle which has a plated gross weight (or relevant maximum weight) exceeding 12,000 kilograms and which is used for drawing a trailer which—

(a)has a plated gross weight (or relevant maximum weight) exceeding 4,000 kilograms, and

(b)when so drawn, is used for the conveyance of goods or burden,

shall be increased by the amount of the supplement (the “trailer supplement”) which is appropriate to the plated gross weight (or relevant maximum weight) of the trailer being drawn.

(2)Where the plated gross weight (or relevant maximum weight) of the trailer—

(a)exceeds 4,000 kilograms, but

(b)does not exceed 12,000 kilograms,

the amount of the trailer supplement is [F39£135].

(3)Where the plated gross weight (or relevant maximum weight) of the trailer exceeds 12,000 kilograms, the amount of the trailer supplement is [F40£370].

(4)This paragraph is subject to paragraph 12.

Textual Amendments

F39Words in Sch. 1 para. 10(2) substituted (with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 30.11.1994) by 1995 c. 4, s. 18(4)(a)(5)

F40Words in Sch. 1 para. 10(3) substituted (with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 30.11.1994) by 1995 c. 4, s. 18(4)(b)(5)

Tractive units exceeding 7,500 kilograms train weightU.K.

11(1)[F41Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3),]the annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a tractive unit which has [F42a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms] shall be determined in accordance with the following table by reference to—

(a)the [F43revenue weight] of the tractive unit,

(b)the number of axles on the tractive unit, and

(c)the types of semi-trailers, distinguished according to the number of their axles, which are to be drawn by it.

[F44Revenue weight of tractive unitRate for tractive unit with two axlesRate for tractive unit with three or more axles
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)
ExceedingNot exceedingAny no. of semi-trailer axles2 or more semi-trailer axles3 or more semi-trailer axlesAny no. of semi-trailer axles2 or more semi-trailer axles3 or more semi-trailer axles

kgs

3500

7,500

12,000

16,000

20,000

23,000

26,000

28,000

31,000

33,000

34,000

36,000

38,000

kgs

7,500

12,000

16,000

20,000

23,000

26,000

28,000

31,000

33,000

34,000

36,000

38,000

44,000

£

150

290

440

500

780

1,150

1,150

1,680

2,450

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

£

150

290

440

440

440

570

1,090

1,680

2,450

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

£

150

290

440

440

440

440

440

1,050

1,680

1,680

2,750

3,100

3,100

£

150

290

440

440

440

570

1,090

1,680

2,450

2,450

2,450

2,730

2,730

£

150

290

440

440

440

440

440

640

970

1,420

2,030

2,730

2,730

£

150

290

440

440

440

440

440

440

440

550

830

1,240

1,240]

[F45(2)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable—

(a)to any tractive unit which is a showman’s goods vehicle with a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms but not exceeding 44,000 kilograms, and

(b)to any tractive unit which is an island goods vehicle with a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms,

shall be the basic goods vehicle rate.

F45(3)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a tractive unit which has a revenue weight exceeding 44,000 kilograms and is not an island goods vehicle shall be the heavy tractive unit rate.

F45(4)In sub-paragraph (2) the reference to the basic goods vehicle rate is to the rate applicable, by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 9, to a rigid goods vehicle which falls within column (3) of the table in that sub-paragraph and has a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms and not exceeding 7,500 kilograms.

F45(5)In sub-paragraph (3) the reference to the heavy tractive unit rate is to the rate applicable, by virtue of sub-paragraph (1), to a tractive unit which falls within column (3) of the table in that sub-paragraph and has a revenue weight exceeding 38,000 kilograms and not exceeding 44,000 kilograms.]

Textual Amendments

F41Words in Sch. 1 para. 11(1) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 14(11)(a), 16

F42Words in Sch. 1 para. 11(1) substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 14(11)(b), 16

F43Words in Sch. 1 para. 11(1)(a) substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 14(11)(c), 16

F44Sch. 1 para. 11(1): table substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 14(12), 16

F45Sch. 1 para. 11(2)-(5) substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) for Sch. 1 para. 11(2) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 14(13), 16

Valid from 01/01/1999

[F4611A(1)This paragraph applies to a tractive unit which—

(a)is a vehicle with respect to which the reduced pollution requirements are satisfied;

(b)is not a vehicle for which the annual rate of vehicle excise duty is determined under paragraph 11(2); and

(c)has a revenue weight exceeding 3,500 kilograms.

(2)Subject to sub-paragraph (3), the annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a tractive unit to which this paragraph applies shall be determined, in accordance with the table set out in paragraph 11B, by reference to—

(a)the revenue weight of the tractive unit,

(b)the number of axles on the tractive unit, and

(c)the types of semi-trailers, distinguished according to the number of their axles, which are to be drawn by it.

(3)The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a tractive unit to which this paragraph applies which has a revenue weight exceeding 44,000 kilograms shall be £4,670.]

Textual Amendments

F46Sch. 1 paras. 11A, 11B inserted (in relation to licences issued on or after 1.1.1999) by 1998 c. 36, s. 16, Sch. 1 para. 12; S.I. 1998/3092, art. 2

Valid from 01/01/1999

F4711BThat table is as follows—

Revenue weight of tractive unitRate for tractive unit with two axlesRate of tractive unit with three or more axles
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)
ExceedingNot exceedingAny no. of semi-trailer axles2 or more semi-trailer axles3 or more semi-trailer axlesAny no. of semi-trailer axles2 or more semi-trailer axles3 or more semi-trailer axles
kgskgs££££££
3,5007,500150150150150150150
7,50012,000150150150150150150
12,00016,000150150150150150150
16,00020,000150150150150150150
20,00023,000310150150150150150
23,00026,000690150150150150150
26,00028,000690630150630150150
28,00031,0001,2401,2405901,240160150
31,00033,0002,0302,0301,2402,030500150
33,00034,0004,6704,6701,2402,030970150
34,00036,0004,6704,6702,3402,0301,600360
36,00038,0004,6704,6702,7102,3202,320780
38,00044,0004,6704,6702,7102,3202,320780

Textual Amendments

F47Sch. 1 paras. 11A, 11B inserted (in relation to licences issued on or after 1.1.1999) by 1998 c. 36, s. 16, Sch. 1 para. 12; S.I. 1998/3092, art. 2

Valid from 28/07/2000

[F4811C(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.]

Textual Amendments

F48Sch. 1 para. 11C inserted (28.7.2000 with effect as mentioned in s. 24(2) of the amending Act) by 2000 c. 17, s. 24(1), Sch. 5 para. 6(2)

Farmers’ goods vehicles and showmen’s goods vehiclesU.K.

F4912U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F49Sch. 1 para. 12 repealed (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, ss. 19, 162, Sch. 4 paras. 14(14), 16, Sch. 29 Pt. V(2) Note

Vehicles with reduced plated weightsU.K.

13(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that, on an application relating to a goods vehicle which is made in accordance with the regulations, the vehicle is treated for the purposes of this Part as if [F50its revenue weight were such lower weight as may be specified] in the application.U.K.

(2)The regulations may provide that the treatment of the vehicle as being of a lower weight is subject to—

(a)conditions prescribed by the regulations, or

(b)such further conditions as the Secretary of State may think fit to impose in any particular case.

Textual Amendments

F50Words in Sch. 1 para. 13(1) substituted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, ss. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 14(15), 16

Vehicles for conveying machinesU.K.

14U.K.A vehicle which—

(a)is constructed or adapted for use and used for the conveyance of a machine or device and no other load except articles used in connection with the machine or device,

F51(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F51(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

is chargeable with vehicle excise duty at the rate which would be applicable to it if the machine or device were burden even if it is built in as part of the vehicle.

Textual Amendments

F51Sch. 1 para. 14(b)(c) repealed (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, ss. 19, 162, Sch. 4 paras. 14(16), 16, Sch. 29 Pt. V(2) Note

Goods vehicles used partly for private purposesU.K.

15(1)Where—

(a)a goods vehicle is used partly for private purposes, and

(b)the annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to it under this Part is less than the rate which would be applicable to it under Part I (if this Part did not apply to it),

this Part does not apply to it (so that that rate is applicable to it).

(2)In sub-paragraph (1) “used partly for private purposes” means used partly otherwise than for the conveyance of goods or burden for hire or reward or for or in connection with a trade or business.

ExceptionsU.K.

16(1)This Part does not apply to—

(a)a vehicle to which Part II, IV, V or VII applies, or

(b)a vehicle which, though constructed or adapted for use for the conveyance of goods or burden, is not so used for hire or reward or for or in connection with a trade or business.

(2)This Part applies to a goods vehicle which is a vehicle to which paragraph 6 applies only if it is used on a public road and the use is not such as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) of that paragraph.

Meaning of “trailer”U.K.

17(1)In this Part “trailer” does not include—U.K.

(a)an appliance constructed and used solely for the purpose of distributing on the road loose gritting material, [F52or]

(b)a snow plough,

F53(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F53(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F53(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F53(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F52Word in Sch. 1 para. 17(1)(a) inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 14(17)(a), 16

F53Sch. 1 para. 17(1)(c)-(e)(2) repealed (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 para. 14(17)(b)(18), 16, Sch. 29 Pt. V(2) Note

[F54 Meaning of “island goods vehicle”U.K.

Textual Amendments

F54Sch. 1 para. 18 and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 14(19), 16

F5518(1)In this Part “island goods vehicle” means any goods vehicle which—U.K.

(a)is kept for use wholly or partly on the roads of one or more small islands; and

(b)is not kept or used on any mainland road, except in a manner authorised by sub-paragraph (2) or (3).

(2)The keeping or use of a goods vehicle on a mainland road is authorised by this sub-paragraph if—

(a)the road is one used for travel between a landing place and premises where vehicles disembarked at that place are loaded or unloaded, or both;

(b)the length of the journey, using that road, from that landing place to those premises is not more than five kilometres;

(c)the vehicle in question is one which was disembarked at that landing place after a journey by sea which began on a small island; and

(d)the loading or unloading of that vehicle is to take place, or has taken place, at those premises.

(3)The keeping or use of a goods vehicle on a mainland road is authorised by this sub-paragraph if—

(a)that vehicle has a revenue weight not exceeding 17,000 kilograms;

(b)that vehicle is normally kept at a base or centre on a small island; and

(c)the only journeys for which that vehicle is used are ones that begin or end at that base or centre.

(4)References in this paragraph to a small island are references to any such island falling within sub-paragraph (5) as may be designated as a small island by an order made by the Secretary of State.

(5)An island falls within this sub-paragraph if—

(a)it has an area of 230,000 hectares or less; and

(b)the absence of a bridge, causeway, tunnel, ford or other way makes it at all times impracticable for road vehicles to be driven under their own power from that island as far as the mainland.

(6)The reference in sub-paragraph (5) to driving a road vehicle as far as the mainland is a reference to driving it as far as any public road in the United Kingdom which is not on an island with an area of 230,000 hectares or less and is not a road connecting two such islands.

(7)In this paragraph—

  • island” includes anything that is an island only when the tide reaches a certain height;

  • landing place” means any place at which vehicles are disembarked after sea journeys;

  • mainland road” means any public road in the United Kingdom, other than one which is on a small island or which connects two such islands; and

  • road vehicles” means vehicles which are designed or adapted primarily for being driven on roads and which do not have any special features for facilitating their being driven elsewhere;

and references in this paragraph to the loading or unloading of a vehicle include references to the loading or unloading of its trailer or semi-trailer.]

Textual Amendments

F55Sch. 1 para. 18 and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.5.1995 with application in relation to licences taken out on or after 1.7.1995 and with application as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 16(2) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 paras. 14(19), 16

Valid from 29/04/1996

[F56 Other expressionsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F56Sch. 1 para. 19 and preceding cross-heading inserted (29.4.1996 with application in relation to licences taken out after 28.11.1995) by 1996 c. 8, s. 17(8)(11)

F5719(1)In this Part “driving test” means any test of competence to drive mentioned in section 89(1) of the M6Road Traffic Act 1988.U.K.

(2)For the purposes of this Part a vehicle or a semi-trailer is used loaded if the vehicle or, as the case may be, the semi-trailer is used for the conveyance of goods or burden of any description.]

Textual Amendments

F57Sch. 1 para. 19 and preceding cross-heading inserted (29.4.1996 with application in relation to licences taken out after 28.11.1995) by 1996 c. 8, s. 17(8)(11)

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