Section 27 Periods of review for operating centresI1I2
Within such time after any period of review as may be prescribed, the Department may serve a notice F1on the holder of a heavy goods vehicle licence stating that the Department is considering whether to exercise any of its powers under sections 28 and 29 in relation to a place specified in the licence as an operating centre of the licence-holder.
The periods of review in relation to F2a heavy goods vehicle licence are—
the period of 5 years beginning with the date specified in the licence as the date on which it came into force; and
each consecutive period of 5 years.
Regulations may amend subsection (2) by substituting a higher or lower number for the number of years for the time being specified in paragraphs (a) and (b).
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 27(1) substituted (17.3.2022) by The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/293), regs. 2(1), 93(1)
- F2
Words in s. 27(2) substituted (17.3.2022) by The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/293), regs. 2(1), 93(2)
Commencement
- I1
S. 27 in operation at 22.6.2012 for specified purposes by S.R. 2012/247, art. 2, Sch.
- I2
S. 27 in operation at 1.7.2012 in so far as not already in operation by S.R. 2012/262, art. 2 (with arts. 4-6)