(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (“the principal Regulations”).
These Regulations amend the definition of “disabled person” in regulation 2 of the principal Regulations by deleting reference to the age limit of 2 years old and amend the category of disabled person provided in regulation 4(1)(b) of the principal Regulations to a person under the age of 3 years old.
These Regulations also delete the word “congenital”, substitute a new term regarding ability to walk and add a new description of “bulky medical equipment” in regulation 4 of the principal Regulations.
These Regulations also amend the details that will be included on replacement badges and amend the address in relation to sending a notice of appeal to the Scottish Ministers.