Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

133 Vehicles used for marine salvage.E+W+S

(1)Subsection (3) of section 130 of this Act shall have effect in relation to motor vehicles used for salvage purposes pursuant to [F1Part IX of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995] as it has effect in relation to vehicles used for naval, military or air force purposes while being driven as mentioned in that subsection.

(2)In this section “salvage” means the preservation of a vessel which is wrecked, stranded or in distress, or the lives of persons belonging to, or the cargo or apparel of, such a vessel.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 133(1) substituted (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21, ss. 314(2), 316(2), Sch. 13 para. 71 (with s. 312(1))