The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003

General restrictions

2.  A relevant vehicle may only be used on roads for—

(a) testing;

(b) demonstration;

(c) delivery on sale;

(d) proceeding to, or returning from, a manufacturer or repairer for construction, repair or overhaul.

3.  Paragraph 2 does not apply in relation to a relevant vehicle where—

(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.

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—

(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.

(1)

1994 c. 22.