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7.—(1) Subject to paragraph 1 of Schedule 2, every vehicle shall—
(a)be fitted with an efficient suspension system so designed and constructed that there is no excessive body sway, and
(b)be so constructed or adapted that a failure of a spring, torsion bar or other resilient component of the suspension system is not likely to cause the driver to lose directional control of the vehicle.
(2) For the purpose of this Regulation a tyre shall not be regarded as forming part of the suspension system.
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