Article 37(b)
1. In this Schedule “relevant vehicle” means any motor vehicle or trailer which falls within a recognised category of special vehicles specified in article 36(1)(a) to (e).E+W+S
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 11 para. 1 in force at 25.8.2003, see art. 1(2)
2. A relevant vehicle may only be used on roads for—E+W+S
(a)testing;
(b)demonstration;
(c)delivery on sale;
(d)proceeding to, or returning from, a manufacturer or repairer for construction, repair or overhaul.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 11 para. 2 in force at 25.8.2003, see art. 1(2)
3. Paragraph 2 does not apply in relation to a relevant vehicle where—E+W+S
(a)a person (“A”) has been approved by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this Schedule;
(b)the vehicle is registered under the Vehicle and Excise Registration Act 1994(1) and the registration is in A’s name only; and
(c)the vehicle is being used either—
(i)by A for the sole purpose of making an evaluation of it; or
(ii)by another person (“B”) in the circumstances described in sub-paragraph (2) and for the purpose of assisting A to make such an evaluation.
(2) The circumstances described in this sub-paragraph are—
(a)that A has lent the vehicle to B on terms that include a requirement for B to supply A with information or opinions derived from his use of it, and for B to return the vehicle to A on demand; and
(b)that the vehicle is being used by B in accordance with those terms.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 11 para. 3 in force at 25.8.2003, see art. 1(2)
4. A relevant vehicle must not be used in such a way as to cause a danger of injury to any person by reason of—E+W+S
(a)the condition of the vehicle, its accessories or equipment;
(b)the purpose for which it is used;
(c)the number of passengers carried by it;
(d)the manner in which such passengers are carried;
(e)the weight, position or distribution of any load carried on the vehicle; or
(f)the manner in which any such load is secured.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 11 para. 4 in force at 25.8.2003, see art. 1(2)
5.—(1) A relevant vehicle that is used on roads must not carry any load or transport goods or burden.E+W+S
(2) But that is subject to paragraphs 6 and 7.
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 11 para. 5 in force at 25.8.2003, see art. 1(2)
6. A relevant vehicle may carry—E+W+S
(a)its own necessary gear and equipment; and
(b)any apparatus or ballast necessary for the purpose of carrying out a test or trial of the vehicle.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 11 para. 6 in force at 25.8.2003, see art. 1(2)
7.—(1) A relevant vehicle may carry a load if it complies with such of the requirements of the Authorised Weight Regulations as apply to a vehicle of that description.E+W+S
(2) Where the vehicle is one to which the Authorised Weight Regulations do not apply, the reference to requirements of those Regulations is to be taken as a reference to the applicable requirements of regulations 75 to 79 of the Construction and Use Regulations.
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 11 para. 7 in force at 25.8.2003, see art. 1(2)
8.—(1) A relevant vehicle must comply with—E+W+S
(a)the provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations specified in Table 16, but subject to the modifications of those provisions which are specified in paragraph 9;
(b)the Authorised Weight Regulations; and
(c)the provisions of the Lighting Regulations specified in Table 17, but subject to the modifications of those provisions which are specified in paragraph 10.
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 11 para. 8 in force at 25.8.2003, see art. 1(2)
9. In their application to a relevant vehicle, the Construction and Use Regulations specified in Table 16 are to be read subject to the following modifications—E+W+S
(a)regulation 16 applies to all relevant vehicles (and not only those to which regulation 15 of those Regulations does not apply) except that, in the circumstances envisaged in the provisos to paragraphs (1), (1A), (1C) and (1D) of regulation 15, a relevant vehicle may comply instead with the requirements specified in each of those paragraphs respectively;
(b)regulation 82(8)(c)(ii)(B) of the Construction and Use Regulations does not require any advance notice to be given to police in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 12 to those Regulations.
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 11 para. 9 in force at 25.8.2003, see art. 1(2)
10.—(1) In their application to a relevant vehicle, regulations 18 and 22 of the Lighting Regulations are to be read as if—E+W+S
(a)the requirements relating to the markings of lamps, retro-reflectors and rear markings were omitted;
(b)the requirements relating to angles of visibility were omitted; and
(c)the requirements relating to the positioning of any lamp, retro-reflector or rear marking permitted any specified maximum measurement to be increased by 5 per cent and any specified minimum measurement to be decreased by 5 per cent.
(2) In its application to a relevant vehicle, regulation 18 of the Lighting Regulations is also to be read as if the requirements relating to the fitting of a dim-dip device or running lamp in Table 1 of Schedule 1 were omitted.
| Applicable Regulations | Subject |
|---|---|
| 10 | Indication of overall travelling height |
| 16 | Braking systems |
| 18(1) | Maintenance and efficiency of brakes |
| 20 | General requirement as to wheels and tracks |
| 26 | Mixing of tyres |
| 27 | Condition and maintenance of tyres |
| 29 | Maintenance of steering gear |
| 30 | View to the front |
| 34 | Windscreen wipers and washers |
| 37 | Audible warning instruments |
| 53 | Mascots |
| 54 | Silencers—general |
| 61 | Emissions |
| 62 | Closets |
| 81,82 | Restrictions on use of vehicles carrying wide or long loads |
| 83 | Number of trailers |
| 84 | Trailers drawn by motor cycles |
| 86 | Distance between motor vehicles and trailers |
| 89 | Leaving trailers at rest |
| 90 | Passengers in trailers |
| 92 | Attachment of sidecars |
| 97 | Avoidance of excessive noise |
| 98 | Stopping of engine when stationary |
| 99 | Use of audible warning instruments |
| 100 | Maintenance and use of vehicles so as not to cause danger |
| 101 | Parking in darkness |
| 102 | Passengers on motor-cycles |
| 103 | Obstruction |
| 104 | Driver’s control |
| 105 | Opening of doors |
| 106 | Reversing |
| 107 | Leaving motor vehicle unattended |
| 108 | Securing of suspended implements |
| 109 | Television sets |
| Applicable Lighting Regulations | Subject |
|---|---|
| 11 | Colour of lights shown by lamps and reflectors |
| 13 | Lamps to show steady light |
| 16 | Restrictions on fitting blue warning beacons etc |
| 17 | Obligatory warning beacons |
| 18 | obligatory lamps, reflectors, rear marking and devices |
| 19 | Restrictions on the obstruction of certain lamps etc |
| 21 | Projecting trailers, overhanging/projecting loads etc |
| 22 | Additional side marker lamps |
Commencement Information
I10Sch. 11 para. 10 in force at 25.8.2003, see art. 1(2)