PART 1

Haulage

International road transport permits

Offences: breach of regulations etc
8
1
The operator of a goods vehicle commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, the operator uses the vehicle (whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere) in breach of regulations under section 1(1).
2
The driver of a goods vehicle commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, the driver breaches a requirement under section 6(2)(a).
3
A person commits an offence if the person wilfully obstructs an examiner in the exercise of powers under section 6.
4
A person commits an offence if the person, without reasonable excuse—
a
breaches a prohibition under section 7, or
b
causes or permits a breach of a prohibition under that section.
5
A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) or (4) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.
6
A person who commits an offence under subsection (2) or (3) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
S. 8 in force at 1.1.2019 by S.I. 2018/1343, reg. 2(c)