[SCHEDULE 4]
General Provisions
F1 Tractor units having two axles used with semi-trailers having two axles when duty paid by reference to use with semi-trailers having not less than three axles
F214A
(1)
This paragraph applies in any case where—
(a)
a vehicle licence has been taken out for a tractor unit having two axles which is to be used only with semi-trailers with not less than three axles; and
(b)
the rate of duty paid on taking out the licence is equal to or exceeds the rate of duty applicable to a tractor unit having two axles—
(i)
which has a plated train weight of 33,000 kilograms, and
(ii)
which is to be used with semi-trailers with not less than two axles.
(2)
If, in a case to which this paragraph applies, the tractor unit is used with a semi-trailer with two axles and, when so used, the laden weight of the tractor unit and semi-trailer taken together does not exceed 33,000 kilograms, F3duty at a higher rate shall not become charegeable under section 18 of this Act.