# The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016, Paragraph 33: Manner of use


(1) Where an automatic rail-weighbridge is marked with—
(a) a temperature range, it must not be used for trade in temperatures outside that range;
(b) a weight measurement range, it must not be used for trade in a manner or for a purpose that does not accord with that marking.
(2) Where an automatic rail-weighbridge bears a mark which signifies the manner and purpose of use, it must not be used for trade in a manner or for a purpose which does not accord with that marking.
(3) An automatic rail-weighbridge must not be used for trade—
(a) unless it is properly balanced or set to zero immediately prior to use; or
(b) in circumstances—
(i) in which it may be prevented from operating consistently or accurately; or
(ii) which are likely prematurely to degrade its metrological characteristics.
(4) Where an automatic rail-weighbridge is fitted with a printing device, the rail-weighbridge must not be used for trade unless the printing device produces a printout which—
(a) indicates the weight or each wagon weighed or, in the case of a total train, the weight of that total train;
(b) indicates which wagon, if any, has travelled over the load receptor at a speed outside the range of operating speeds; and
(c) is not altered due to any wagon travelling over the load receptor more than once.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1153/schedule/6/paragraph/33 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-instruments-regulations-2016/schedule-6/paragraph-33
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