Section 40.
SCHEDULE 4E+W+S Increase of Penalties in the 1960 Act
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1The text of ss. 34, 36, 43, 51(2), 65, 69, Sch. 4, Sch. 7, Sch. 9 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
| Provision creating offence | General nature of offence | Existing maximum punishment | New maximum punishment | Amendment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 144 | Unlicensed person driving public service vehicle, or employment of such a person. | £100 | £500 | In section 144(8) for “£100” substitute “£500”. |
| 146(2) | Contravention of regulations as to conduct of persons licensed to act as drivers of public service vehicles. | £20 | £50 | In section 146(2) for “£20” substitute “£50”. |
| 146(3) | Failure to produce driver’s licence for purpose of endorsement. | £100 | £200 | In section 146(3) for “£100” substitute “£200”. |
| Section 147(2) | Contravention of regulations as to conduct of passengers in public service vehicles. | £100 | £200 | In section 147(2) for “£100” substitute “£200”. |
| Section 157(2) | Failure by person carrying on the business of operating public service vehicles to keep accounts and records and to make financial and statistical returns. | £100 | £200 | In section 157(2) for “£100” substitute “£200”. |
| Section 235 | Making of false statements. | £200 | £500 | In section 235(3) for “£200” substitute “£500”. |
| Section 249(2) | Failure to comply with an order requiring evidence to be given or documents to be produced at an inquiry. | £25 | £200 | In section 249(2) for the words from “to a fine” onwards substitute “to a fine not exceeding £200”. |