SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2 Exempt vehicles

F4Old vehicles

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F4

By 1996 c. 8, s. 19(1)(2) it is provided that Sch. 2 para. 1A and preceding cross-heading are substituted (with effect in relation to times on or after 1.6.1996)

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1

Subject to sub-paragraph (2), a vehicle is an exempt vehicle at any time if it was constructed F1before 1st January F51975.

2

A vehicle is not an exempt vehicle by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) if—

a

an annual rate is specified in respect of it by any provision of Part III, V, VI, VII or VIII of Schedule 1; or

b

it is a special vehicle, within the meaning of Part IV of Schedule 1, which—

i

falls within sub-paragraph (3) or (4); and

ii

is not a digging machine, mobile crane, F2mobile pumping vehicle, works truck or road roller.

3

A vehicle falls within this sub-paragraph if—

a

it is designed or adapted for use for the conveyance of goods or burden of any description;

b

it is put to a commercial use on a public road; and

c

that use is not a use for the conveyance of goods or burden of any description.

4

A vehicle falls within this sub-paragraph if—

a

it is designed or adapted for use with a semi-trailer attached;

b

it is put to a commercial use on a public road; and

c

in a case where that use is a use with a semi-trailer attached, the semi-trailer is not used for the conveyance of goods or burden of any description.

5

In sub-paragraph (2) “digging machine”, “mobile crane”F3, “mobile pumping vehicle” and “works truck” have the same meanings as in paragraph 4 of Schedule 1.

6

In sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) “commercial use” means use for hire or reward or for or in connection with a trade or business.