Finance Act 2000

6 (1) In the following provisions—

(a) in paragraph 11(1), after “Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3)”, and

(b) in paragraph 11A(2), after “Subject to sub-paragraph (3)”,

insert “and paragraph 11C”.

(2) After paragraph 11B insert—

“11C (1) This paragraph applies to a tractive unit that—

(a) has a revenue weight exceeding 41,000 kilograms but not exceeding 44,000 kilograms,

(b) has 3 or more axles and is used exclusively for the conveyance of semi-trailers with 3 or more axles,

(c) is of a type that could lawfully be used on a public road immediately before 21st March 2000, and

(d) complies with the requirements in force immediately before that date for use on a public road.

(2) The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a vehicle to which this paragraph applies is—

(a) in the case of a vehicle with respect to which the reduced pollution requirements are not satisfied, £1,280;

(b) in the case of a vehicle with respect to which those requirements are satisfied, £280.”.