The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

Amendment of section 13A (requirements for standard licences)

32.—(1) In section 13A(2)(1)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for “Article 5 of the 2009 Regulation” substitute “paragraph A1 of Schedule 3”;

(b) at the end of paragraph (b) insert “and”;

(c) in paragraph (c), for “Article 7 of the 2009 Regulation) and” substitute “paragraph 6A of Schedule 3).”; and

(d) omit paragraph (d).

(2) In section 13A(3)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a), omit “has designated a transport manager in accordance with Article 4 of the 2009 Regulation who”;

(b) for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—

“(a) is an individual who—

(i) is professionally competent (as determined in accordance with paragraph 13 of Schedule 3), and

(ii) has designated a suitable number of individuals (which may include the applicant) who satisfy the requirements set out in paragraph 14A(1) and (2) of Schedule 3, or

(b) if the applicant is not an individual, or is an individual who is not professionally competent, has designated a suitable number of individuals who satisfy the requirements set out in paragraph 14A(1) and (3) of Schedule 3.”; and

(c) omit paragraph (c).

(3) After section 13A(3) insert—

“(4) For the purposes of subsection (3)(a)(ii) and (b), a number of designated individuals is suitable if the traffic commissioner is satisfied it is proportionate to the maximum numbers of motor vehicles and trailers that may be used by the applicant in accordance with section 6 if the standard licence is issued.

(5) In this Act, “transport manager” means an individual designated under subsection (3)(a)(ii) or (b).”.

(1)

Section 13A was inserted by S.I. 2011/2632.