(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) Regulations 1982 so that—
(a) the fee payable on an application for a first examination or periodical test is increased from £23.50 to £25.25 in the case of a motor vehicle and from £13 to £14 in the case of a trailer;
(b) the fee for a re-test or further re-test within 14 days after the first examination or earlier re-test and at the same station or at another auxiliary station by arrangement is increased from £12 to £13 in the case of a motor vehicle and from £7 to £7.50 in the case of a trailer. The fee for re-tests in other circumstances is increased from £23.50 to £25.50 in the case of a motor vehicle and from £13 to £14 in the case of a trailer;
(c) the fee payable on a request for an amendment to a plating certificate following a notifiable alteration is increased from £9.50 to £10.50; and
(d) the fee payable on an application for a replacement for a lost or defaced plate or certificate is increased from £7 to £7.50.