EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
These Regulations amend Part I and II of Schedule 1 to the Goods Vehicles (Testing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 to increase the fees payable as follows—
(1) For light goods vehicles 3,500 kilograms or less £30.50 to £38.00
(2) For vehicles exceeding 3,500 kilograms maximum gross weight or more—
(a) The fee payable on application for a first test, periodical test or an appeal is increased—
(i) for a 2 axle rigid vehicle from £76.00 to £101.00;
(ii) for a 3 axle rigid vehicle from £87.00 to £109.00;
(iii) for a 4 axle rigid vehicle from £98.50 to £117.50;
(iv) for an articulated vehicle having a 2 axle drawing vehicle, from £80.50 to £101.00; and
(v) for an articulated vehicle having a 3 or more axle drawing vehicle, from £93.50 to £109.00
(3) For trailers—
(a) The fee payable on application for a first test, a periodical test, or an appeal is increased—
(i) For a 1 axle trailer, from £50.00 to £86.50;
(ii) For a 2 axle trailer, from £51.00 to £86.50; and
(iii) For a 3 axle trailer, from £52.00 to £86.50.
(4) The fees for retests—
(a) For light goods vehicles 3,500 kilograms or less £18.50 to £29.50;
(b) For vehicles exceeding 3,500 kilograms maximum gross weight or more £18.50 to £38.00;
(c) Articulated drawing vehicle £19.50 to £38.00; and
(d) Trailers £19.50 to £38.00.
An Explanatory Memorandum and a Regulatory Impact Assessment has been produced and are available from Safe and Accessible Travel Division, Department for Infrastructure, Clarence Court, 10-18 Adelaide Street, Town Parks, Belfast BT2 8GB or online alongside this Regulation at http//www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr