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.