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Paragraph 6A F1

(1)

A vehicle is an exempt vehicle if—

(a)

it is used primarily for the transportation of medical items,

(b)

it is readily identifiable as a vehicle used for the transportation of medical items by being marked “Blood” on both sides, and

(c)

it is registered under this Act in the name of a charity whose main purpose is to provide services for the transportation of medical items.

(2)

In this paragraph—

  • “charity” means a charity as defined by paragraph 1 of Schedule 6 to the Finance Act 2010;

  • “medical items” means items intended for use for medical purposes, including in particular—

    1. (a)

      blood;

    2. (b)

      medicines and other medical supplies;

    3. (c)

      items relating to people who are undergoing medical treatment;

  • “item” includes any substance.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Sch. 2 para. 6A inserted (1.4.2020) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), s. 87(3)(4)

Notes on Ambulances, medical courier vehicles and health service vehicles

Textual amendments

F1

Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 cross-heading inserted (1.4.2020) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), s. 87(2)(4)