Road Traffic Act 1988

[F1141A Meaning of “motor car".E+W+S

(1)Notwithstanding section 185(1) of this Act, in this Part of this Act “motor car" means a motor vehicle (other than an invalid carriage or motor cycle)—

(a)which is not constructed or adapted to carry more than nine persons inclusive of the driver, and

(b)which has a maximum gross weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes.

(2)In subsection (1) above “maximum gross weight" has the same meaning as in Part III of this Act.]

Textual Amendments

F1S. 141A inserted (23.7.1996 for specified purposes and otherwise 1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 2 Sch. 1 para. 29

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1S. 141A excluded (23.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1736, art. 8(1)(b)(2)(b)