Regulation 104 Passengers in trailers

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), a person shall not use, or cause or permit to be used, on a road any trailer for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward.

(2)

Paragraph (1) does not apply to a wheeled trailer which is, or is carrying, a broken-down motor vehicle if—

(a)

the trailer is drawn at a speed not exceeding 30 mph; and

(b)

where the trailer is, or is carrying, a broken-down bus, it is attached to the drawing vehicle by a rigid draw bar.

(3)

Subject to paragraph (4), a person shall not use, or cause or permit to be used, on a road a wheeled trailer in which a person is carried and which is a living van having either—

(a)

less than 4 wheels; or

(b)

4 wheels consisting of two close-coupled wheels on each side.

(4)

Paragraph (3) does not apply in respect of a trailer which is being tested by—

(a)

its manufacturer;

(b)

a person by whom it has been, or is being, repaired; or

(c)

a distributor of, or dealer in, trailers.