Regulation 5 Application for a vehicle licence on the basis that the reduced pollution requirements are satisfied

(1)

Where an application is made for a vehicle licence on the basis that the rate of vehicle excise duty applicable is a rate specified in one of the provisions of Schedule 1 to the 1994 Act specified in paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may require the applicant to furnish a reduced pollution certificate before he determines the rate at which vehicle excise duty is payable on the licence.

(2)

The provisions of Schedule 1 to the 1994 Act M1 referred to in paragraph (1) are—

(a)

paragraph 3(1A) (buses);

(b)

paragraph 6(2A)(b) (vehicles used to carry exceptional loads);

(c)

paragraph 7(3A)(b) (haulage vehicles);

(d)

paragraph 9A (rigid goods vehicles); and

(e)

paragraph 11A (tractive units).

(3)

Schedule 2 shall have effect with respect to reduced pollution certificates and the reduced pollution requirements.

Annotations

Marginal citations

M1: Paragraphs 3(1A), 6(2A)(b), 7(3A)(b) and 9A of Schedule 1 to the 1994 Act were inserted by the Finance Act 1998 (c. 36) Schedule 1 paragraphs 3(2), 6(2), 7(3), 9 and 12.