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The Motor Vehicles (Replacement of Catalytic Converters and Pollution Control Devices) Regulations 2009

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Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations impose requirements and prohibitions in connection with the installation on certain vehicles of catalytic converters and pollution control devices which are replacement parts.

Regulation 3 provides that the Regulations do not apply in relation to catalytic converters or pollution control devices that are second-hand.

Regulation 4 prohibits the supply of a catalytic converter for installation on a 220 relevant vehicle unless certain requirements are met in connection with that converter (except replacement catalytic converters of a type approved before 31st October 2002).

Regulation 5 prohibits the installation of a catalytic converter on a 220 relevant vehicle unless certain requirements are met in connection with that converter (except replacement catalytic converters of a type approved before 31st October 2002).

Regulation 6 prohibits the supply of a pollution control device for installation on a 715 relevant vehicle unless certain requirements are met in connection with that device.

Regulation 7 prohibits the installation of a pollution control device on a 715 relevant vehicle unless certain requirements are met in connection with that device.

Regulation 8 requires certain catalytic converters and pollution control devices to bear a marking or label as described in that regulation.

Regulation 9, together with the Schedule, provides for matters relating to offences and enforcement.

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An impact assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs of business and the voluntary sector and a Transposition Note may be obtained from the Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles Division of the Department for Transport, Zone 1/34, Great Minster House, 76 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DR. The telephone number is 020 7944 2063. Both documents may also be downloaded from the Department for Transport website and are annexed to the Explanatory Memorandum which is available alongside the instrument on the OPSI website (www.opsi.gov.uk).

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