87Exemption in respect of medical courier vehiclesU.K.
(1)Schedule 2 to VERA 1994 (exempt vehicles) is amended as follows.
(2)In the heading before paragraph 6, after “Ambulances” insert “ , medical courier vehicles ”.
(3)After paragraph 6 insert—
“6A(1)A vehicle is an exempt vehicle if—
(a)it is used primarily for the transportation of medical items,
(b)it is readily identifiable as a vehicle used for the transportation of medical items by being marked “Blood” on both sides, and
(c)it is registered under this Act in the name of a charity whose main purpose is to provide services for the transportation of medical items.
(2)In this paragraph—
“charity” means a charity as defined by paragraph 1 of Schedule 6 to the Finance Act 2010;
“medical items” means items intended for use for medical purposes, including in particular—
(a)blood;
(b)medicines and other medical supplies;
(c)items relating to people who are undergoing medical treatment;
“item” includes any substance.”
(4)The amendments made by this section come into force on 1 April 2020.