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27.—(1) The operator of a goods vehicle commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse—
(a)the operator uses the vehicle, whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, in breach of regulation 20(1) or (2), or
(b)the operator does not comply with the requirement in regulation 23(2).
(2) Any person who wilfully fails to comply with a direction given by an examiner in the exercise of the power conferred under regulation 24(2) is guilty of an offence.
(3) The driver of a goods vehicle commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, the driver breaches a requirement under regulation 25(2)(b).
(4) A person commits an offence if the person wilfully obstructs an examiner in the exercise of powers under regulation 25.
(5) A person commits an offence if the person, without reasonable excuse—
(a)breaches a prohibition under regulation 26, or
(b)causes or permits a breach of a prohibition under that regulation.
(6) A person who commits an offence under paragraph (1) or (5) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.
(7) A person who commits an offence under paragraph (2), (3) or (4) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
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