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Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981

Type Public General Act
Publication 1981-04-15
Last updated 2026-02-03
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
Source legislation.gov.uk
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114

Words substituted by virtue of Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), Sch. 7 para. 21(7)

118

Words repealed by S.I. 1984/31, art. 5(c)(i)

121

Words repealed by S.I. 1984/31, art. 5(c)(ii)

123

S. 24 applied (with modifications) (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xv, s. 63(1)

125

S. 24(1)(c) and word 'and' preceding it added (31.1.1993) by Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42), s. 61(2)(a); S.I. 1992/3144, art. 3, Sch.

127

Words in s. 24(2) inserted (31.1.1993) by Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42), s. 61(2)(b); S.I. 1992/3144, art. 3, Sch.

129

S. 25 applied (with modifications) (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xv, s. 63(1)

130

S. 25 applied (with modifications) (1.7.1994) S.I. 1994/1761, art. 25(1)

131

S. 25 applied (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xi, s. 47(1)

137

S. 25 applied (with modifications) (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xv, s. 63(1)

139

S. 27 repealed (3.1.1995) by 1994 c. 40 ss. 64, 81, Sch. 17; S.I. 1994/3188, art. 3

142

Pt. III (ss. 30–41) repealed and superseded by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), ss. 1, 6–9, 34–46, 139(3), Sch. 8

146

Definition repealed by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 6(b), Sch. 8

147

Ss. 47, 48 repealed by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), ss. 32(b), 139(3), Sch. 8

149

S. 49A inserted (1.1.1996) by 1994 c. 40, s. 65(1); S.I. 1995/2835, art. 2

151

S. 50(2) omitted (1.1.1996) by virtue of 1994 c. 40, ss. 68, 81(1), Sch. 14 para. 7(1), Sch. 17; S.I. 1995/2835, art. 2

152

Words in s. 50(4)(a) added (1.1.1996) by 1994 c. 40, s. 68, Sch. 14 para. 7(2)(a); S.I. 1995/2835, art. 2

153

Words in s. 50(4)(c) omitted (1.1.1996) by virtue of 1994 c. 40, ss. 68, 81(1), Sch. 14 para. 7(2)(b), Sch. 17; S.I. 1995/2835, art. 2

154

s. 50(4A) inserted (1.1.1996) by 1994 c. 40, s. 65(2); S.I. 1995/2835, art. 2

155

S. 50(5) amended by S.I. 1983/1714, art. 10(4) (which S.I. is revoked (1.6.1991) by S.I. 1991/288, art. 2)

156

S. 50(5A) inserted (prosp.) by Transport Act 1982 (c. 49, SIF 58, 107:1, 126), ss. 21(4)(a), 76(2)

157

S. 50(6A)(6B) inserted (prosp.) by Transport Act 1982 (c. 49, SIF 58, 107:1, 126), ss. 21(4)(b), 76(2)

159

Words in s. 51(1) substituted (1.7.1992) by virtue of Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 170:1), s. 48, Sch. 4 para. 16(2); S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2,Sch.

160

S. 51(2) repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 170:1), s. 83, Sch.8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch., Appendix

161

Words in s. 51(4) substituted (1.7.1992) by virtue of Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 48, Sch. 4 para. 16(3); S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2,Sch.

165

S. 52(1)(a)(ia)(ib) inserted (1.1.1996) by 1994 c. 40, s. 66(2); S.I. 1995/2835, art. 2

166

S. 52(1)(a)(ii)substituted (prosp.) by Transport Act 1982 (c. 49, SIF 58, 107:1, 126), s. 74(1), Sch. 5 para. 22

168

Words repealed by S.I. 1984/31, art. 5(d)(i)

169

S. 52(2) extended (with modifications) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 126(2)

171

Words repealed by S.I. 1984/31, art. 5(d)(ii)

172

S. 52(2)(b)(bb) substituted for s. 52(2)(b) (1.1.1996) by 1994 c. 40, s. 66(3); S.I. 1995/2835, art. 2

174

S. 52(2A)-(2F) inserted (1.1.1996) by 1994 c. 40, s. 66(4); S.I. 1995/2835, art. 2

177

S. 52(4) repealed by S.I. 1984/31, art. 5(d)(iii)

179

Words in s. 53(1) repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40 SIF 107:1), s. 83, Sch. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.,Appendix

182

S. 53(2) repealed by S.I. 1984/31, art. 5(c)

183

S. 54 substituted by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 4

184

S. 54(8) disclosure powers extended (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, ss. 17, 127(2)(a), Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 18

186

Words repealed by S.I. 1984/31, art. 5(f)

188

Words repealed by S.I. 1984/31, art. 5(g)(i)

192

S. 57 extended (E.W.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 44(2) S. 57 applied (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 194(1)(2)(a), (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

194

S. 57(2) amended by S.I. 1986/1628, reg. 5(1), Sch.

197

S. 58(2) extended (E.W.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 44(2) S. 58(2) applied (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 194(1)(2)(b), (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

199

S. 59 extended (E.W.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 44(2)

203

Words repealed by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), ss. 134(2)(a), 139(3), Sch. 8

205

S. 60(1)(e) substituted (1.1.1996) by 1994 c. 40, s. 66(5); S.I. 1995/2835, art. 2

210

S. 60(1)(j) applied (with modifications) (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xv, s. 63(1)

211

Words in s. 60(1)(j) added (31.1.1993) by Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42), s. 61(5)(a); S.I. 1992/3144, art. 3, Sch.

212

S. 60(1)(k) applied (with modifications) (1.7.1994) by S.I. 1994/1761, art. 25(1)

213

S. 60(1)(k) applied (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xi, s. 47(1)

214

S. 60(1)(k) applied (with modifications) (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xv, s. 63(1)

215

Words in s. 60(1)(k) inserted (31.1.1993) by Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42), s. 61(5)(b); S.I. 1992/3144, art. 3, Sch.

216

Words repealed by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), ss. 134(2)(a), 139(3), Sch. 8

217

S. 60(1A) inserted by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 134(2)(b)

218

S. 60(1B) inserted (31.1.1993) by Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42), s. 61(6); S.I. 1992/3144, art. 3,Sch.

220

S. 60(3) repealed by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), ss. 134(2)(d), 139(3), Sch. 8

223

S. 63 repealed by S.I. 1984/31, art. 5(h)

228

S. 65(1)(a) extended by S.I. 1984/748, reg. 21

230

S. 65(1)(ea) inserted (28.1.2000) by S.I. 1999/3413, reg. 10(3)

231

S. 65(1)(bb) inserted (prosp.) by Transport Act 1982 (c. 49, SIF 58, 107:1, 126), ss. 23(4), 76(2)

232

S. 65(1)(f) repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 83, Sch. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2(2), Sch., Appendix

234

Definition of 'statutory maximum' in s. 65(3) repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIV Group 2

235

S. 65(4) repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIV Group 2

237

S. 66(a) extended by S.I. 1984/748, reg. 21

239

Word in s. 66(d) omitted (28.1.2000) by virtue of S.I. 1999/3413, reg. 10(3)

240

S. 65(f) and the word “or” preceding it inserted (28.1.2000) by S.I. 1999/3413, reg. 10(4)

243

S. 66A(1)(b) and the word "or" directly preceding it repealed (prosp.) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), ss. 83, 84, Sch. 8

249

“33(7), 40(6)” repealed by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 139(3), Sch. 8

253

S. 68(4): reference to s. 9(9)(b) repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 83, Sch. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.,Appendix

271

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

272

Words in s. 79 substituted (E.W.) (1.7.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 265(1); S.I. 2001/1498, art. 3

273

Words substituted by Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (c. 45 SIF 81:2), s. 137(3), Sch. 3 para. 5

278

Words in s. 80(1) substituted (1.6.1991) by S.I. 1991/288, arts. 5(1), 6(1), 9(1)

279

Words repealed by S.I. 1983/1714, art. 5(1)(b)

280

S. 80(3)(4) repealed by S.I. 1983/1714, art. 5(1)(c)

282

S. 82(1): definition repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 83, Sch. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch., Appendix

286

S. 82(1): words in definition of "local authority" inserted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 121(4) (with s.128(8)); S.I. 1996/323, art. 2

288

Words in definition of “magistrates court” substituted (27.9.1999) by 1999 c. 22, ss. 76, 108(3)(c), Sch. 10 para. 37 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2))

298

S. 82(3) added (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 36 (ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch. 1

302

S. 83(2) repealed by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 14(b), Sch. 8

303

S. 84 amended (E.W.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 44(3)

304

S. 84 amended (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 194(3), (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

309

The text of s. 88(2)(3) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

310

Power of appointment conferred by s. 89(2) fully exercised: 30.10.1981 appointed by S.I. 1981/1387

311

S. 79A inserted (E.W.) (1.7.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 265(2); S.I. 2001/1498, art. 3

313

Words in Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(b) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 121(5) (with s. 128(8)); S.I. 1996/323, art. 2

314

Sch. 1 para. 3 repealed by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 139(3), Sch. 8

318

Sch. 3 para. 1 amended by S.I. 1986/1628, reg. 5(1), Sch.

321

Sch. 3 para. 1(3) substituted (1.10.1999) by S.I. 1999/2431, reg. 2(1)

322

Sch. 3 para 1(3)–(10) inserted by S.I. 1990/1851, reg. 2(1)(2), Sch. para. 1

323

Sch. 3 para. 1(5) substituted (1.10.1999) by S.I. 1999/2431, reg. 2(2)

324

By S.I. 1990/1851, reg. 2, Sch. para. 2 it is provided (subject to a saving in reg. 2(2) and with application as mentioned in reg. 2(3)) that the existing provisions of para. 2 shall become sub-para. (1) of that para. and that there shall be inserted para 2(2)

325

Sch. 3 para 3 amended by S.I. 1986/1628, reg. 5(1), Sch.

326

Words substituted by S.I. 1990/1851, reg. 2(1)(2), Sch. para. 3

327

Sch. 3 para. 6 renumbered as Sch. 3 para. 6(1) (1.10.1999) by S.I. 1999/2431, reg. 4(2) (with reg. 6(3))

328

Sch. 3 para. 6(1)(a) substituted (1.10.1999) by S.I.1999/2431, reg. 4(1) (with reg. 6(3))

329

Sch. 3 para. 6(2)(3) inserted (1.10.1999) by S.I. 1999/2431, reg. 4(2) (with reg. 6(3))

330

Sch. 3 para. 8 amended by S.I. 1986/1628, reg. 5(1), Sch.

336

Sch. 7 para. 9 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 23, s. 60(2), Sch. 8 Pt. I; (with ss. 54, 55); S.I. 1995/2181, art. 2

339

Sch. 7 para. 17(a) repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 83, Sch.8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch., Appendix

341

The text of Schedules 7, 8 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

343

The text of Schedules 7, 8 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

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Words in s. 46(3) substituted (20.1.2003 for E., 1.9.2003 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 4 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2952, art. 2; S.I. 2003/1718, art. 5, Sch. Pt. II

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