SCHEDULE 11VEHICLES FOR TESTS, TRIALS OR NON-UK USE ETC

PART 2CONDITIONS RELATING TO USE

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 199435 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.