Article 43 Track-laying vehicles: restrictions on useI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

A vehicle falling within the recognised category of special vehicles mentioned in article 41 (1) may only be used for—

(a)

demonstration;

(b)

proceeding to the nearest suitable railway station for conveyance to a port for shipment; or

(c)

where no suitable railway facilities are available, proceeding to a port for shipment.

(2)

The vehicle must not be used for hire or reward.

(3)

The vehicle must not be used in such a way as to cause a danger of injury to any person by reason of—

(a)

the condition of the vehicle, its accessories or equipment;

(b)

the purpose for which it is used;

(c)

the number of passengers carried by it;

(d)

the manner in which such passengers are carried;

(e)

the weight, position or distribution of any load carried on the vehicle; or

(f)

the manner in which any such load is secured.

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