Regulation 10 Applications for type vehicle approvalI1

Every application for the approval of a vehicle as a type vehicle shall be made to the Department in writing.

Where the applicant represents that the vehicle in respect of which the application is made–

the application may, with the approval of the Department, be made by way of reference to such type vehicle.

Where the applicant represents that the vehicle in respect of which the application is made has a chassis and a body which have formed parts of different vehicles which have already been approved as type vehicles, the application may, with the approval of the Department, be made by way of reference to such type vehicles.

Every application mentioned in paragraphs (1) to (3) shall be accompanied by two sets of such working drawings and such detailed specifications and calculations as the Department may require, and the applicant shall, in respect of every such application, give the Department the facility to inspect and test the vehicle.