Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order commences sections 32 of the Vehicle (Crime) Act 2001 on 17th September 2002 and 33 of the same Act on the same date together with consequential provisions. Section 32 amends and clarifies provisions regarding applications for registration of motor vehicles. Section 33 confers a power to make regulations providing that the Secretary of State may refuse a new registration document where he is not satisfied that the vehicle for which it is sought is the registered vehicle.