Paragraph 4

After regulation 3 there is inserted—

“Conditions for the retention of a registration mark

3A.

(1)

A right of retention may not be granted in respect of a registration mark unless the conditions specified in paragraphs (2) and (3) are satisfied.

(2)

The first condition is that the vehicle to which the mark is for the time being assigned is a vehicle in respect of which—

(a)

a vehicle licence or a nil licence is in force; or

(b)

the prescribed particulars have been furnished and the prescribed declaration has been made in accordance with section 22(1D) of the 1994 Act (statutory off-road notification).

(3)

The second condition is that the Secretary of State is satisfied that the vehicle has not ceased to be capable of mechanical propulsion.

Applications under these Regulations

3B.

Subject to regulation 16, an application to the Secretary of State under these Regulations is to be made—

(a)

by post; or

(b)

using a website controlled by the Secretary of State.”