Regulation 5 Maximum authorised weights

In regulation 4(1) (maximum authorised weights), for “paragraph (2)”, substitute “paragraphs (2) and (3)”.

After paragraph (2), add—

“(3)

The maximum authorised weight of a relevant alternatively fuelled vehicle is increased by a maximum of 1000kg where—

(a)

a type or individual approval has been granted to the vehicle under the Framework Directive which provides evidence that the weight of the alternative fuel power train exceeds the weight of a conventional power train by a specified amount, and

(b)

the weight of the alternative fuel power train is included in the maximum permitted gross or train weight specified on any plates required by regulation 66^f1 or regulation 70^f2 of the 1986 Regulations.

(4)

A “relevant alternatively fuelled vehicle” means an alternatively fuelled vehicle of a type described in items 1, 5, 6 or 9 of Table 1 in Schedule 1.”.