Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations 2000 (“the 2000 Regulations”). The 2000 Regulations apply to single-deck and double-deck buses, and to single-deck and double-deck coaches, where such vehicles are used to provide local and scheduled services and have a capacity of more than twenty-two passengers.
The fees for accessibility certificates are specified in regulation 7 of the 2000 Regulations. Regulation 2 amends the prescribed fees, which are set out in the Table below. The percentage increases since the fees were last fixed are shown in brackets.
Table
| Nature of service | Existing fee (£) | Substituted fee (£) |
|---|---|---|
| First application for an accessibility certificate in respect of the vehicle where the vehicle is required to comply with one of Schedules 1, 2 or 3. | 43 | 45 (4.7%) |
| First application for an accessibility certificate in respect of the vehicle where the vehicle is required to comply with either Schedules 1 and 2, or Schedules 1 and 3. | 85 | 90 (5.9%) |
| Any subsequent application for an accessibility certificate in respect of the vehicle where the vehicle is required to comply with one of Schedules 1, 2 or 3. | 15 | 16 (6.7%) |
| Any subsequent application for an accessibility certificate in respect of the vehicle where the vehicle is required to comply with either Schedules 1 and 2, or Schedules 1 and 3. | 30 | 32 (6.7%) |
A full regulatory impact assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs of business and the voluntary sector is available from the Department for Transport, 5th floor, Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6DT (telephone number: 020 7944 2455). A copy has been placed in the library of each House of Parliament. The regulatory impact assessment is annexed to the Explanatory Memorandum which is available alongside the instrument on the OPSI website www.opsi.gov.uk.