Part IIIMiscellaneous
Assignment of vehicle identification numbers6
1
This regulation applies where it appears to the Department when it gives notice under regulation 5(4) that the vehicle to which the application relates does not have a vehicle identification number which—
a
complies with paragraph 3.1.1 of the Annex to Directive 76/114/EEC11 or that Directive as last amended by Directive 78/507/EEC12;
b
has been previously assigned to the vehicle under this regulation; or
c
does not fall within sub-paragraph (a) or (b), but is adequate for the purpose of enabling the vehicle to be identified.
2
In such a case—
a
the Department shall assign a vehicle identification number to the vehicle; and
b
the number shall be specified in the notice.
3
Where an application is made under regulation 5 for the issue of a Department’s approval certificate under Article 31A(5) of the Order—
a
paragraph (1) shall have the effect as if the words “when” to “regulation 5(4)” were omitted; and
b
paragraph (2) shall have effect as if sub-paragraph (b) were omitted.