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SCHEDULE 1U.K.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 1 in force at 1.4.1988, see art. 1(1)

TABLE I —

TRANSPORT ACT 1968(1)

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Textual Amendments

TABLE II —

FINANCE ACT 1973(3)

(1)(2)(3)
Fee—Fixing PowerSpecified FunctionsSpecified matters as set out in Schedule 2, which apply.
Section 56(1)—
power to prescribe in regulations the fees and charges for services or facilities provided or authorisations, certificates or other documents issued in pursuance of F2... any international agreement or arrangement, in respect of—
A. International road haulage permits;

(i)The functions of the Secretary of State [F3pursuant to F4... any international road transport agreement or arrangement] regarding international road haulage permits.

(ii)Any other functions of the Secretary of State in relation to international road haulage permits including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, consideration of enforcement activity.

[F5Paragraphs 1 to 8]
B. Type approval certificates;

(i)The functions of the Secretary of State F6... with respect to F7... type approval certification, including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the investigation and prosecution of offences and enforcement action.

(ii)The functions of the Secretary of State in relation to international obligations carried out as a contracting party to United Nations agreements concerning the adoption of uniform conditions of approval for motor vehicle equipment and parts and reciprocal recognition thereof with respect to Economic Commission for Europe type approval certification including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the investigation and prosecution of offences and enforcement action.

[F5Paragraphs 1 to 8]
C. Certificates of conformity of vehicles to the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by road (ADR) and of compliance with the Customs Convention on the International Transport of Goods under cover of TIR Carnets of 15th November 1975(4)

(i)The functions of the Secretary of State in relation to approval certifications under the European Agreement for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and the Customs Convention on the International Transport of Goods under cover of TIR Carnets.

(ii)All other functions of the Secretary of State in relation to approval certifications including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing:—

(a)the ensuring of uniformity in the application of standards of approvals;

(b)the issuing of certified copies of certificates and duplicates of certificates where appropriate, and the carrying out of any necessary investigations into the circumstances which led to the need for such copies or duplicates;

(c)the enforcement of compliance with the provisions of the Agreement or the Convention.

[F5Paragraphs 1 to 8]
D. Approval of tachograph calibration centres;

(i)The functions of the Secretary of State in relation to the approval of tachograph calibration centres under the Transport Act 1968.

F8(ii). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(iii)Any other functions of the Secretary of State in relation to the approval of tachograph calibration centres including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing:—

(a)carrying out examinations and inspections in order to determine that approved centres continue to comply with the conditions of their approval and any subsequent enforcement of the conditions;

(b)investigations required in relation to approved centres and any subsequent enforcement activity;

(c)approval of equipment for use in connection with tachograph installation, repair or checking.

[F5Paragraphs 1 to 8]
E. International road passenger transport authorisations.

(i)The functions of the Secretary of State in relation to international road passenger transport authorisations [F9pursuant to F10... any international agreement or arrangement].

(ii)Any other functions of the Secretary of State in relation to international road passenger transport authorisations including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, work in connection with enforcement.

[F5Paragraphs 1 to 8]

Textual Amendments

F3Words in Sch. 1 Table 2 item A(i) substituted (17.3.2009) by The Department for Transport (Fees) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/711), arts. 1, 10(3)(a)(i)

[F11Table III—

Road Traffic Act 1988(2)

(1)(2)(3)
Fee-Fixing PowerSpecified FunctionsSpecified matters as set out in Schedule 2, which apply.
F12. . .F12. . .F12. . .
F12. . .F12. . .F12. . .
F12. . .F12. . .F12. . .
F12. . .F12. . .F12. . .
F12. . .F12. . .F12. . .

5.  Section 89(4)(b) —power to prescribe in regulations the fee for a test of competence to drive a motor vehicle to be paid by a person who submits himself for such a test, or applies for an appointment for such a test.

The functions of the Secretary of State in relation to tests of competence to drive a motor vehicle under Part III of the Road Traffic Act 1988.Paragraphs 1 to 8.

[F135A.   Section 89(5)(b)—power to prescribe in regulations charges for the supply of forms of certificates evidencing the results of parts of tests.

The functions of the Secretary of State in relation to tests of competence to drive motor vehicles under Part III of the Road Traffic Act 1988.Paragraphs 1 to 8.]
F14. . .F14. . .F14. . .

7.  Section 97(3A)(e) —power to prescribe in regulations the charges in connection with the supply of forms for certificates evidencing the successful completion of a course of training in the driving of motor bicycles.

(i)The functions of the Secretary of State under the regulations.

(ii)All other functions of the Secretary of State in relation to approved training courses for motor cyclists.

Paragraphs 1 to 8.

[F157A.  Section 99ZC— power to provide in regulations under section 99ZA (compulsory driver training courses) for the charging of reasonable fees in respect of the exercise of functions conferred or imposed on the Secretary of State.

(i) The functions of the Secretary of State under the regulations.Paragraphs 1 to 8.]

(ii)All the functions of the Secretary of State in relation to driver training.

8.  Section 125(3) —power to prescribe in regulations the fee in respect of—

The entry of a person’s name in the register of approved driving instructors.The functions of the Secretary of State and the Registrar in relation to the register of approved driving instructors under the Road Traffic Act 1988 including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the investigation and prosecution of offences and enforcement action.Paragraphs 1 to 8.

9.  Section 125A(5) —power to prescribe in regulations the fee in respect of—

The entry of a person’s name in the register of approved driving instructors, with an indication that he is a disabled person.The functions of the Secretary of State and the Registrar in relation to the register of approved driving instructors under the Road Traffic Act 1988 including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the investigation and prosecution of offences and enforcement action.Paragraphs 1 to 8.

10.  Section 127(2) —power to prescribe in regulations the fee in respect of— The retention of a person’s name in the register of approved driving instructors for a further period.

The functions of the Secretary of State and the Registrar in relation to the register of approved driving instructors under the Road Traffic Act 1988 including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the investigation and prosecution of offences and enforcement action.Paragraphs 1 to 8.

11.  Section 129(2) —power to prescribe in regulations the fee in respect of—

The grant of a licence to give instruction in the driving of a motor car.The functions of the Secretary of State and the Registrar in relation to the register of approved driving instructions under the Road Traffic Act 1988 including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the investigation and prosecution of offences and enforcement action.Paragraphs 1 to 8.

[F1612.  Section 132(2)— power to prescribe in regulations fees in respect of the taking of the prescribed parts of—

(i)the qualifying examination, and

The functions of the Secretary of State and the Registrar in relation to the registrar of approved driving instructors under the Road Traffic Act 1988 including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the investigation and prosecution of offences and enforcement action.Paragraph 1 to 8.]

(ii)the test of continued ability and fitness.]

TABLE IV —

INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF PERISHABLE FOODSTUFFS ACT 1976(5)

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Textual Amendments

F18TABLE V —

PUBLIC PASSENGER VEHICLES ACT 1981

(1)(2)(3)
Fee—Fixing PowerSpecified FunctionsSpecified matters as set out in Schedule 2, which apply.
F18. . .F18. . .F18. . .
3. Section 52(1) as applied by section 126(1) of the Transport Act 1985 — power to prescribe in regulations the fees in respect of—
A. Applications for and the grant of London local service licences;

(i)The functions of the Secretary of State and the metropolitan traffic commissioner in relation to London local service licences under the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 and the Transport Act 1985.

(ii)Any other functions of the Secretary of State and the metropolitan traffic commissioner in relation to London local service licences including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the investigation and prosecution of offences and enforcement action.

Paragraphs 1 to 7.
F18. . .F18. . .F18. . .

Textual Amendments

F18 Sch. 1 Table 5 (except item 3A) omitted (17.3.2009) by virtue of The Department for Transport (Fees) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/711), arts. 1, 10(2)(d)

Table VI—

The Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994

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F19. . .F19. . .F19. . .

Textual Amendments

SCHEDULE 2U.K.

1.  All costs incurred by the Secretary of State, F20... licensing authorities, traffic commissioners and the Registrar of approved driving instructors which are directly attributable to the functions specified in Schedule 1 above.U.K.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I2Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 1.4.1988, see art. 1(1)

2.  That proportion of the costs, not falling within paragraph 1 above, incurred by, or on behalf of, any of the persons specified in paragraph 1 above, in relation to staff, equipment, premises, facilities and matters connected, whether directly or indirectly, therewith, being the proportion which falls to be attributed to any of the functions specified in Schedule 1 above.U.K.

Commencement Information

I3Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 1.4.1988, see art. 1(1)

3.  A return on the resources employed in carrying out any of the functions specified in Schedule 1 above.U.K.

Commencement Information

I4Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 1.4.1988, see art. 1(1)

4.  The allocation of a sum in respect of matters which would otherwise be covered by insurance, the allocation of a sum in respect of superannuation payments and provision for bad debts, in relation to any of the functions specified in Schedule 1 above.U.K.

Commencement Information

I5Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 1.4.1988, see art. 1(1)

5.  Amounts recovered in relation to any of the functions specified in Schedule 1 above other than from such fees as are referred to in this Order.U.K.

Commencement Information

I6Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 1.4.1988, see art. 1(1)

6.  The allocation, over a period of years, of an initial or exceptional cost in relation to any of the functions specified in Schedule 1 above.U.K.

Commencement Information

I7Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 1.4.1988, see art. 1(1)

7.  In respect of any function of any of the persons specified in paragraph 1 above consisting of the payment or remittance of any sum or amount, both the sum or amount in question and the cost incurred in effecting the payment or remittance.U.K.

Commencement Information

I8Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 1.4.1988, see art. 1(1)

8.  The recovery of any past deficits incurred in relation to any of the functions specified in Schedule 1 above.U.K.

Commencement Information

I9Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 1.4.1988, see art. 1(1)

9.  Value added tax.U.K.

Commencement Information

I10Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 1.4.1988, see art. 1(1)

(1)

1968 c. 73; section 89(1) was amended by the Transport Act 1980 (c. 34), section 69 and Schedule 9, Part II and by the Transport Act 1982 (c. 49), section 74(2) and Schedule 6.

(4)

Cmnd. 9032.

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