Section 40A Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc.C1 C2 F1

England, Wales and Scotland

A person is guilty of an offence if he uses, or causes or permits another to use, a motor vehicle or trailer on a road when—

(a)

the condition of the motor vehicle or trailer, or of its accessories or equipment, or

(b)

the purpose for which it is used, or

(c)

the number of passengers carried by it, or the manner in which they are carried, or

(d)

the weight, position or distribution of its load, or the manner in which it is secured,

is such that the use of the motor vehicle or trailer involves a danger of injury to any person.

Annotations

F1: S. 40A inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 8(1); S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2,Sch.

C1: S. 40A excluded (17.4.2019) by The Motor Sport on Public Roads (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/138), regs. 1, 6, sch. 2
C2: S. 40A restricted (1.7.1992) by S.I. 1992/1217, regs.7,9 (with reg. 11).

C1: Pt. II modified (16.8.2006) by The Dover Harbour Revision Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2167), art. 27

F1: S. 40A and cross heading inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 8(1); S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2,Sch.