Article 54 Track-laying vehicles belonging to Royal National Lifeboat InstitutionI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

RNLI track-laying vehicles are a recognised category of special vehicles.

(2)

The authorisation requirements applicable to RNLI track-laying vehicles are—

(a)

the requirement specified in paragraph (3); and

(b)

regulation 100 of the Construction and Use Regulations (maintenance and use so as not to be a danger).

(3)

The vehicle may only be used on roads either—

(a)

for the purpose of towing lifeboats; or

(b)

in connection with the launching of lifeboats.

(4)

“RNLI track-laying vehicle” means any track-laying motor vehicle or track-laying trailer that is the property of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Art. 54 in force at 25.8.2003, see art. 1(2)