Paragraph 6

In the following provisions—

insert “ and paragraph 11C ”.

After paragraph 11B insert—

“11C

(1)

This paragraph applies to a tractive unit that—

(a)

has a revenue weight exceeding 41,000 kilograms but not exceeding 44,000 kilograms,

(b)

has 3 or more axles and is used exclusively for the conveyance of semi-trailers with 3 or more axles,

(c)

is of a type that could lawfully be used on a public road immediately before 21st March 2000, and

(d)

complies with the requirements in force immediately before that date for use on a public road.

(2)

The annual rate of vehicle excise duty applicable to a vehicle to which this paragraph applies is—

(a)

in the case of a vehicle with respect to which the reduced pollution requirements are not satisfied, £1,280;

(b)

in the case of a vehicle with respect to which those requirements are satisfied, £280.”.