(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend Part I of Schedule 1 to the Goods Vehicles (Testing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 to increase the fees payable as follows—
(1) For vehicles exceeding 3,500 kilograms maximum gross weight—
(a)the fee payable on application for a first test, a periodical test or an appeal is increased—
(i)for a 2 axle rigid vehicle, from £37.50 to £76.00;
(ii)for a 3 axle rigid vehicle, from £48.50 to £87.00;
(iii)for a 4 axle rigid vehicle, from £60.00 to £98.50;
(iv)for an articulated vehicle having a 2 axle drawing vehicle, from £42.00 to £80.50; and
(v)for an articulated vehicle having a 3 or more axle drawing vehicle, from £42.00 to £93.50.
(2) For trailers—
(a)the fee payable on application for a first test, a periodical test, or an appeal is increased—
(i)for a 1 axle trailer, from £35.00 to £50.00;
(ii)for a 2 axle trailer, from £36.00 to £51.00; and
(iii)for a 3 axle trailer, from £37.00 to £52.00.
An Explanatory Memorandum has been produced and is available from Road Safety and Vehicle Regulation Division, Department of the Environment, Clarence Court, 10-18 Adelaide Street, Town Parks, Belfast BT2 8GB.
A Regulatory Impact Assessment has been prepared and copies are available from Transport Regulation Unit, Department of the Environment, Bedford House, Town Parks, Belfast BT2 7FD.