27—(1) Within such time after any period of review as may be prescribed, the Department may serve a notice [F1on the holder of a heavy goods vehicle licence] stating that the Department is considering whether to exercise any of its powers under sections 28 and 29 in relation to a place specified in the licence as an operating centre of the licence-holder.
(2) The periods of review in relation to [F2a heavy goods vehicle] licence are—
(a)the period of 5 years beginning with the date specified in the licence as the date on which it came into force; and
(b)each consecutive period of 5 years.
(3) Regulations may amend subsection (2) by substituting a higher or lower number for the number of years for the time being specified in paragraphs (a) and (b).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 27(1) substituted (17.3.2022) by The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/293), regs. 2(1), 93(1)
F2Words in s. 27(2) substituted (17.3.2022) by The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/293), regs. 2(1), 93(2)
Commencement Information
I1S. 27 in operation at 22.6.2012 for specified purposes by S.R. 2012/247, art. 2, Sch.
I2S. 27 in operation at 1.7.2012 in so far as not already in operation by S.R. 2012/262, art. 2 (with arts. 4-6)