Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2002 to provide that a supplement is payable by the registered keeper upon late renewal of a vehicle licence. The supplement is £80, save where payment is within 28 days of the date on which the registered keeper is notified that a supplement may or has become payable, when it shall be £40 regulation 2).

A Regulatory Impact Assessment of these Regulations has been made and copies have been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament. Copies of the Assessment are available from the Licensing, Roadworthiness and Insurance Division, Department for Transport, Great Minster House, 76 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DR (telephone number: 0207 944 2509; fax: 0207 944 2395). The Assessment may also be found by visiting the Department’s website at www.dft.gov.uk.