For regulation 176 (notification of destruction or permanent export of a vehicle), substitute—

“Notification of permanent export of a vehicle17.

(1)

The registered keeper of a vehicle must immediately notify the Secretary of State if that vehicle is sent permanently out of the UK.

(2)

The Secretary of State may, if he thinks fit, accept a notification under paragraph (1) by electronic means.

(3)

A notification under paragraph (1) may be made on the registered keeper’s behalf by a vehicle trader by, or to whom, the vehicle is sold or disposed of.”