Regulation 5 Form of permits

(1)

Every permit in relation to the use of a large bus or a small bus —

(a)

shall specify —

(i)

the traffic commissioner or other body by whom it was granted and the date on which it was granted;

(ii)

the body to whom it was granted;

(iii)

its number; and

(iv)

whether it authorises the use of a small or large bus; and

(b)

shall describe —

(i)

the conditions to be complied with when a vehicle is used under the permit; and

(ii)

the classes of persons who may be carried in the vehicle as passengers when it is being used under the permit by means of the following letter code: Class A Members of the body holding the permit; Class B Persons whom the body exists to benefit, and persons assisting them; Class C Persons who are physically or mentally handicapped or seriously ill, and persons assisting them; Class D Pupils or students of any school, college, university or other educational establishment, and staff or other helpers accompanying them; Class E Other class of persons specified in the permit.

(2)

The conditions mentioned in paragraph (1)(b)(i) of this regulation shall include —

(a)

the requirements of regulations 3 (conditions to be fulfilled by the driver), and 6(4) (display of the disc);

(b)

the conditions of fitness for use of a small or large bus (as appropriate); and

(c)

such other conditions as the traffic commissioner or other body issuing the permit may attach under section 20(4) of the 1985 Act.