5.—(1) A 2006 transition member (T) has continuity of service for the purpose of these Regulations if T has continuity of service in relation to —
(a)(a) a period of service under the 2006 scheme; and
(b)(b) a period of service under this scheme.
(2) T has continuity of service in relation to a period of service under the 2006 scheme and a period of service under this scheme unless those periods of service are separated by a gap in pensionable service exceeding 5 years which—
(a)begins on or before T's transition date; and
(b)ends on the day on which T becomes an active member of this scheme.
(3) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (2), T is not on a gap in pensionable service after the scheme closing date while T is in pensionable service under —
(a)an existing scheme;
(b)the 1987 Great Britain police pensions scheme;
(c)the 2006 England and Wales police pensions scheme;
(d)the 2006 Scotland police pensions scheme;
(e)another scheme under section 1 of the Act providing for payment of retirement pensions; or
(f)the 2015 England and Wales police pension scheme; or
(g)the 2015 Scotland police pension scheme.