# The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003, Article 43: Track-laying vehicles: restrictions on use

Extent: E+W+S

(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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1998/article/43 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/road-vehicles-authorisation-of-special-types-general-order-2003/article-43
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