Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 4 substituted in relation to licences first having effect after 30.9.1982 (superseding other provisions not printed in this edition applicable to licences taken out after after 9.3.1982) by virtue of Finance Act 1982 (c. 39), s. 5(4)(7). Sch. 5 Pt. A
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 4: power to modify conferred (27.7.1993) by 1993 c. 34, s.21(1)
Textual Amendments
F2Paras. 14A and 14B inserted by Finance Act 1983 (c. 28, SIF 107:2), s. 4(3)(8), Sch. 3 Pt. II para. 8(7) (in relation to licences taken out after 15.3.1983)
14A(1)This paragraph applies in any case where—
(a)a vehicle licence has been taken out for a tractor unit having two axles which is to be used only with semi-trailers with not less than three axles; and
(b)the rate of duty paid on taking out the licence is equal to or exceeds the rate of duty applicable to a tractor unit having two axles—
(i)which has a plated train weight equal to the maximum laden weight at which a tractor unit having two axles may lawfully be used in Great Britain with a semi-trailer with two axles; and
(ii)which is to be used with semi-trailers with not less than two axles.
(2)If, in a case to which this paragraph applies, the tractor unit is used with a semi-trailer with two axles and, when so used, the laden weight of the tractor unit and semi-trailer taken together does not exceed the maximum laden weight mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b)(i) above, the tractor unit shall, when so used, be taken to be licensed in accordance with the requirements of this Act.