Regulation 4 Examinations

(1)

An examination for the purpose of determining whether a reduced pollution certificate should be issued shall be carried out by an authorised examiner.

(2)

An authorised examiner may refuse to examine a vehicle if–

(a)

the vehicle is not presented at the time and place appointed for the examination;

(b)

the prescribed fee has not been paid;

(c)

the information specified in Schedule 1 has not been provided;

(d)

the person by whom the vehicle is presented is not willing, to the extent necessary for the purpose of properly carrying out the examination,–

(i)

to give the examiner access to the engine and the fuel and exhaust systems,

(ii)

to operate the controls of the vehicle, or

(iii)

generally to co-operate with the examiner;

(e)

the vehicle is in so dangerous or dirty a condition that the examination cannot be carried out properly;

(f)

the vehicle has insufficient fuel and oil in it for the examination to be carried out; or

(g)

the engine of the vehicle is subject to mechanical or electrical failure.