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Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994

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Point in time view as at 29/04/1996.

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Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994, Part IVA is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 12 November 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

[F1Part IVAU.K. Special Concessionary Vehicles]

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 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

F24A(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

F2Sch. 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

F34B(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

F3Sch. 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

F44C(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

F4Sch. 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

F54DAn agricultural engine is a special concessionary vehicle.

Textual Amendments

F5Sch. 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

F64EA mowing machine is a special concessionary vehicle.

Textual Amendments

F6Sch. 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

[F74EEA steam powered vehicle is a special concessionary vehicle.]

Textual Amendments

F7Sch. 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)

F84F(1)An electrically propelled vehicle [F9other than a motorcycle (within the meaning of Part II of this Schedule)]is a special concessionary vehicle.

F10(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F8Sch. 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

F9Words in Sch. 1 para. 4F(1) inserted (29.4.1996 with application in relation to licences taken out after 28.11.1995) by 1996 c. 8, s. 15(2)(a)(4)

F10Sch. 1 para. 4F(2) repealed (29.4.1996 with application in relation to licences taken out after 28.11.1995) by 1996 c. 8, ss. 15(2)(b)(4), 205, Sch. 41 Pt. II(1) Note

F114GA 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

F11Sch. 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

F124HA 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

F12Sch. 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

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 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

[F13Part IVAU.K. Special Concessionary Vehicles]

Textual Amendments

F13Sch. 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

F24A(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

F2Sch. 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

F34B(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

F3Sch. 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

F44C(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

F4Sch. 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

F54DAn agricultural engine is a special concessionary vehicle.

Textual Amendments

F5Sch. 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

F64EA mowing machine is a special concessionary vehicle.

Textual Amendments

F6Sch. 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

F84F(1)An electrically propelled vehicle [F9other than a motorcycle (within the meaning of Part II of this Schedule)]is a special concessionary vehicle.

F10(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F8Sch. 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

F9Words in Sch. 1 para. 4F(1) inserted (29.4.1996 with application in relation to licences taken out after 28.11.1995) by 1996 c. 8, s. 15(2)(a)(4)

F10Sch. 1 para. 4F(2) repealed (29.4.1996 with application in relation to licences taken out after 28.11.1995) by 1996 c. 8, ss. 15(2)(b)(4), 205, Sch. 41 Pt. II(1) Note

F114GA 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

F11Sch. 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

F124HA 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

F12Sch. 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

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