SCHEDULE 2Descriptions of uses which do not require permits
PART 3Descriptions of uses pursuant to multilateral agreements
ECMT countries20
1
Subject to sub-paragraph (3), the use of a goods vehicle by its operator on a journey to, in, or through an ECMT country if—
a
the origin of the journey is the United Kingdom or any ECMT country,
b
the destination of the journey is the United Kingdom or any ECMT country, and
c
the vehicle is any of the following—
i
a livestock vehicle;
ii
a recovery vehicle;
iii
a newly-acquired unladen vehicle being delivered to its final destination;
iv
a vehicle with a maximum laden weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes;
v
a vehicle on a journey for the carriage only of one or more of the goods listed in sub-paragraph (2).
2
The goods are—
a
a broken-down or damaged vehicle;
b
goods carried on a non-commercial basis for—
i
a cinematographic, circus, musical or theatrical performance;
ii
an exhibition, but only if an artwork or art object for the exhibition;
iii
a fair, fête or sports event;
iv
a film, radio or television production;
c
goods carried from or to an airport in support of an air service that has been diverted;
d
goods carried on own account;
e
medical supplies for use in the event of a natural disaster, emergency or other humanitarian need;
f
postal packets;
g
provisions, and spare parts, for an aircraft or ocean-going ship;
h
the remains of a deceased individual.
3
This paragraph does not exempt the use of a goods vehicle on a journey to, in or through—
a
b
Finland under sub-paragraph (1)(c)(iii);