Paragraph 1 Ordinary procedureI1

England, Wales and Scotland Not yet in force

(1)

Before varying, suspending or withdrawing an automated vehicle authorisation under section 8 (2) or (3), the Secretary of State must—

(a)

issue to the authorised self-driving entity a notice under sub-paragraph (2), and

(b)

consider any representations made by the authorised self-driving entity in response to (and in accordance with) that notice.

(2)

A notice under this sub-paragraph is a notice that—

(a)

states the Secretary of State’s intention to vary, suspend or withdraw the authorisation,

(b)

explains the Secretary of State’s reasons for intending to vary, suspend or withdraw the authorisation, and

(c)

specifies the time by which, and manner in which, representations may be made.

(3)

Sub-paragraph (4) applies if, having complied with sub-paragraph (1), the Secretary of State decides to vary, suspend or withdraw the authorisation.

(4)

The Secretary of State must, in, or in a document issued together with, the notice by which the variation, suspension or withdrawal takes effect, explain the Secretary of State’s reasons for the decision.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 1 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 99(1)