- Y Diweddaraf sydd Ar Gael (Diwygiedig)
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72.—[F1(1) There is prescribed for the purposes of section 92(2) of the Traffic Act as a relevant disability in relation to an applicant for, or a holder of, a Group 1 licence, the inability to read in good daylight, with the aid of corrective lenses if worn, a registration mark which is affixed to a motor vehicle and contains characters of the prescribed size.
(1A) In paragraph (1) the “prescribed size” means—
(a)characters 79 millimetres high and 57 millimetres wide in a case where they are viewed from a distance of—
(i)12.3 metres, by an applicant for, or the holder of, a licence authorising the driving of a vehicle of a class included in category K, and
(ii)20.5 metres, in any other case; or
(b)characters 79 millimetres high and 50 millimetres wide in a case where they are viewed from a distance of—
(i)12 metres, by an applicant for, or the holder of, a licence authorising the driving of a vehicle of a class included in category K, and
(ii)20 metres, in any other case.]
(2) Epilepsy is prescribed for the purposes of section 92(4)(b) of the Traffic Act in relation to an applicant for a Group 1 licence who either—
(a)has been free from any epileptic attack during the period of one year immediately preceding the date when the licence is granted; or
(b)(if not so free from attack) has had an epileptic attack whilst asleep more than three years before the date when the licence is granted and has had attacks only whilst asleep between the date of that attack and the date when the licence is granted,
[F2where the conditions set out in paragraph (2A) are satisfied].
[F3(2A) The conditions are that—
(a)so far as is practicable, he complies with the directions regarding his treatment for epilepsy, including directions as to regular medical check-ups made as part of that treatment, which may from time to time be given to him by the registered medical practitioner supervising the treatment,
(b)if required to do so by the Secretary of State, he has provided a declaration signed by him that he will observe the condition in sub-paragraph (a), and
(c)the Secretary of State is satisfied that the driving of a vehicle by him in accordance with the licence is not likely to be a source of danger to the public.]
(3) The disability described in paragraph (1) is prescribed for the purposes of section 94(5)(b) of the Traffic Act in relation to an applicant for, or a person who holds, a Group 1 licence.
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 72(1)(1A) substituted for reg. 72(1) (21.2.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/166), regs. 1(1), 5(2)
F2Words in reg. 72(2) substituted (21.2.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/166), regs. 1(1), 5(3)
F3Reg. 72(2A) inserted (21.2.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/166), regs. 1(1), 5(4)
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