SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 20Rail vehicle accessibility: compliance

Penalties: amount, due date and recovery

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(1)

In this paragraph and paragraphs 10 to 12 “penalty” means a penalty under this Schedule.

(2)

The amount of a penalty must not exceed whichever is the lesser of—

(a)

the maximum prescribed for the purposes of this sub-paragraph;

(b)

10% of the turnover of the person on whom it is imposed.

(3)

Turnover is to be determined by such means as are prescribed.

(4)

A penalty must be paid to the Secretary of State before the end of the prescribed period.

(5)

A sum payable as a penalty may be recovered as a debt due to the Secretary of State.

(6)

In proceedings for recovery of a penalty no question may be raised as to—

(a)

liability to the penalty;

(b)

its amount.

(7)

Sums paid to the Secretary of State as a penalty must be paid into the Consolidated Fund.