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Regulation 3

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(1)

Regulation 3(1) shall be amended as follows.

(2)

For the definition of “incomplete large vehicle” there shall be substituted—

  • ““incomplete large vehicle” means—

    1. (a)

      an incomplete motor vehicle, typically consisting of a chassis and a complete or incomplete cab, which is capable of becoming, on the completion of its construction, a medium-sized or large goods vehicle or a passenger-carrying vehicle, or

    2. (b)

      a vehicle which would be an articulated goods vehicle but for the absence of a fifth-wheel coupling,

    and which is not drawing a trailer,”.

(3)

For the definition of “maximum authorised mass” there shall be substituted—

  • ““maximum authorised mass”—

    1. (a)

      in relation to a goods vehicle, has the same meaning as “permissible maximum weight” in section 108(1) of the Traffic Act,

    2. (b)

      in relation to an incomplete large vehicle, means its working weight, and

    3. (c)

      in relation to any other motor vehicle or trailer, has the same meaning as “maximum gross weight” in regulation 3(2) of the Construction and Use Regulations;”.

(4)

At the end, there shall be inserted—

  • ““working weight” means the weight of a vehicle in working condition on a road but exclusive of the weight of any liquid coolant and fuel used for its propulsion.”.