Disapplication of requirement to keep drivers' record books
10.—(1) The requirements of regulations made under Part V of the Order with respect to the keeping of, and making of entries in, drivers' record books, so far as regards the driving of, and other work in connection with, a vehicle, shall not apply as respects the driving of a vehicle to which regulation 3 applies.
(2) A person shall not be liable to be convicted under Article 81 of the Order or by reason of contravening any regulation as is mentioned in paragraph (1) if he proves to the court that, if the vehicle in question had been such a vehicle as is mentioned in paragraph (1), there would have been no contravention of the provisions of these Regulations so far as they relate to the use of such vehicles.
(3) A person shall neither be liable to be convicted under Article 82(3) of the Order by reason of failing to comply with any requirement under paragraph (1) of that Article nor be liable to be convicted for failing to comply with any like requirement of the domestic drivers' hours code if he proves to the court that, if the vehicle in question had been such a vehicle as is mentioned in paragraph (1), there would have been no contravention of the provisions of these Regulations so far as they relate to the use of such vehicles.