The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

(4A) (1) A person has an effective and stable establishment in Northern Ireland under section 12A(2)(a) of the 2010 Act if the person satisfies, or will satisfy on the issuing of an operator’s licence, the requirements set out in paragraph (2). (2) The requirements are that the person— (a) has premises in Northern Ireland at which the person— (i) is able to access, in electronic or any other form, the originals of the person’s core business documents; and (ii) carries out effectively and continuously, with appropriate equipment and facilities, the administration of the person’s transport service; (b) has access to one or more goods vehicles that are authorised to be used under the person’s operator’s licence; (c) has at a place or places in Northern Ireland— (i) a number of goods vehicles referred to in sub-paragraph (b) that is proportionate to the national or international transport operations carried out from each place; and (ii) a number of drivers that is proportionate to the number of goods vehicles operating from that place; (d) has, if required under the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (c. 23) to charge value added tax on the supply of the person’s transport service, a VAT registration number; (e) is within the charge to income tax or corporation tax under the Tax Acts on income generated through the person’s transport service; and (f) is, if a company, a company within the meaning given in section 1(1) of the Companies Act 2006 (c. 46). (3) In paragraph (2)— - “core business documents” includes— contracts relating to the transport service; documents relating to the goods vehicles authorised to be used under the person’s operator’s licence; accounting documents; personnel management documents; employment contracts; national insurance documents; documents containing data— on the dispatching and posting of drivers; and relating to journeys, driving time and rest periods; any other document the Department may require to verify a person’s compliance with any requirement or obligation imposed by or under the 2010 Act; - “VAT registration number” means the number allocated by the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to a person registered under the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (c. 23).

Amendment of regulation 5 (good repute)

113

• (1) In the heading to regulation 5, for “Good” substitute “Determination of good”.

• (2) In regulation 5(1), after “good repute” insert “under section 12A(2)(b) of the 2010 Act or regulation 13A(1)(b)”.

• (3) In regulation 5(2), after “good repute” insert “under section 12A(2)(b) of the 2010 Act”.

Amendment of regulation 9 (further provisions for the purposes of regulations 5 to 8)

114

• (1) The existing text of regulation 9 is renumbered as paragraph (1).

• (2) For regulation 9(1)(b) substitute—

(b) the Department may also disregard an offence— (i) if such time as the Department thinks appropriate has elapsed since the date of the conviction; or (ii) if the Department, having considered the number of offences committed by a person, determines that due to specific circumstances a negative determination of good repute for the person would constitute a disproportionate response.

• (3) After regulation 9(1) insert—

(2) In determining the good repute of a transport manager under regulation 13A(1)(b) regulations 5 to 9 shall apply as they apply to an individual with the omission of the words “or any other relevant person”.

Insertion of regulation 9A (determination of appropriate financial standing)

115

After regulation 9 (further provisions for the purposes of regulations 5 to 8) insert—

(9A) (1) An operator has appropriate financial standing under section 12A(2)(c) of the 2010 Act if the operator is able to demonstrate that it has at its disposal at all times capital and reserves— (a) for goods vehicles authorised to be used under a heavy goods vehicle licence, of— (i) £8,000 for the first heavy goods vehicle; (ii) £4,500 for each additional heavy goods vehicle; and (iii) £800 for each light goods vehicle (if any); or (b) for goods vehicles authorised to be used under a light goods vehicle licence, of— (i) £1,600 for the first light goods vehicle; and (ii) £800 for each additional light goods vehicle. (2) The operator must demonstrate appropriate financial standing— (a) on the basis of the operator’s annual accounts if certified by a qualified auditor; or (b) by producing other evidence to the satisfaction of the Department that the operator has, in the name of the operator, the necessary capital and reserves, such as— (i) a bank guarantee; (ii) a document issued by a financial institution establishing access to credit; or (iii) any other binding document. (3) In this regulation— - “operator” means an applicant for, or a holder of, an operator’s licence in relation to which appropriate financial standing is required under section 12A(2)(c) of the 2010 Act; - “qualified auditor” means a person who is eligible for appointment as a statutory auditor under Part 42 of the Companies Act 2006.

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Omission of regulation 10 (professional competence)

116

Omit regulation 10.

Amendment of regulation 11

117

• (1) Before regulation 11 insert—

• (2) In regulation 11(1), after “professionally competent” insert “under section 12A(3)(a)(i) of the 2010 Act or regulation 13A(1)(c)”.

• (3) In regulation 11(4)(b), for “Article 8(3) of Regulation 1071/2009” substitute “this regulation”.

Omission of regulations 12 and 13 (redundant provisions)

118

Omit regulations 12 and 13.

Insertion of regulation 13A (requirements for transport manager)

119

Before the heading to regulation 14 (issue of notice to transport manager) insert—

(13A) (1) A transport manager must be— (a) a resident of the United Kingdom; (b) of good repute (as determined in accordance with regulations 5 to 9); (c) professionally competent (as determined in accordance with regulation 11); and (d) able to manage effectively and continuously the operator’s transport service. (2) An individual designated under section 12A(3)(a)(ii) of the 2010 Act, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in paragraph (1), must be— (a) the operator; (b) an employee, director, owner, or shareholder of the operator; or (c) any other individual the Department is satisfied has a genuine link to the operator. (3) An individual designated under section 12A(3)(b) of the 2010 Act, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in paragraph (1), must— (a) be a party to a transport management contract linking the individual to the operator; (b) be able to— (i) exercise the individual’s responsibilities as a transport manager independently of the operator; and (ii) perform the tasks set out in the transport management contract solely in the interests of the operator; and (c) not be, subject to paragraph (4), at the same time designated under— (i) section 12A(3)(a)(ii) or (b) of the 2010 Act in relation to any other operator’s licence; or (ii) any corresponding law of England and Wales or Scotland in relation to a Great Britain-issued licence. (4) If the Department considers it appropriate, the Department may allow an individual to be designated in relation to an operator’s licence despite paragraph (3)(c) provided the individual is designated in relation to no more than four operators’ licences or Great Britain-issued licences authorising the use of a combined total fleet of no more than 50 motor vehicles or vehicle combinations. (5) In this regulation— - “Great Britain-issued licence” means a licence issued under the law of England and Wales or Scotland that is equivalent to an operator’s licence; - “the operator” means the person who designated the individual under section 12A(3)(a)(ii) or (b); - “transport management contract” means a contract that— indicates the individual’s responsibilities as a transport manager; and specifies the tasks the individual is to perform as a transport manager for the operator, including those relating to— vehicle maintenance; vehicle management; verification of contracts and documents relating to the transport service; basic accounting; the assignment to drivers and vehicles of transport services; and the verification of safety procedures.

Amendment of regulation 15 (determinations in respect of transport managers)

120

• (1) In regulation 15(3)(a), for “for any road transport undertaking” substitute “in relation to any operator’s licence”.

• (2) Omit regulation 15(3)(b).

• (3) After regulation 15(6) insert—

(7) Regulation 9 applies for the purposes of this regulation as it applies for the purposes of regulations 5 to 8.

Amendment of regulation 16 (transport managers: cancellation or variation of disqualification order)

121

• (1) In regulation 16(1), for “paragraph” substitute “paragraphs (1A) and”.

• (2) After regulation 16(1) insert—

(1A) If the disqualification order was made because the Department determined that the disqualified person ceased to be of good repute, the order may be cancelled— (a) not before the end of the period of one year beginning with the day on which the order was made; and (b) only if the disqualified person has, after the order was made— (i) passed the written examination referred to in regulation 11(1)(a); or (ii) for no less than three months undertaken training the Department considers appropriate.

Insertion of heading to Part 3

122

Before the heading to regulation 17 (amendments to the 2010 Act) insert—

Insertion of the Schedule (transitional provisions)

123

Before the Explanatory Note insert—

SCHEDULE (1) Paragraphs 2 to 4 apply for the purposes of applying for, or holding, a light goods vehicle licence. (2) The Department may exempt an individual until the end of 20th May 2025 from the requirement under section 12A(3)(a)(i) of the 2010 Act or regulation 13A(1)(c) to be professionally competent if the Department is satisfied that the individual had, for ten years or more ending with 20th August 2020, continuously managed national or international transport operations as, for or on behalf of an undertaking that used only light goods vehicles. (3) (1) An individual, or a person acting on behalf of an individual, may, on or before 20th May 2024, apply to the Department for an exemption. (2) An individual (or person) who applies for an exemption must provide the Department with the information necessary for the Department to verify the individual’s management experience. (3) The Department may, beginning with the day after the day on which the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 were made, treat as an application any information submitted to the Department by an individual, or a person acting on behalf of an individual, before that day. (4) Despite regulation 11, the Department must regard as professionally competent until the end of 20th May 2025 an individual who is granted an exemption under paragraph 2.

PART 13 — Amendment of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012

Amendment of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012

124

The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012[^f00030] are amended in accordance with regulations 125 to 132.

Amendment of regulation 2 (interpretation)

125

In regulation 2(1)—

• (a) after the definition of “firm” insert—

• “heavy goods vehicle” has the meaning given in section 58(1);

; and

• (b) after the definition of “the Qualification of Operators Regulations” insert—

• “transport manager” has the meaning given in section 12A(5);

Amendment of regulation 3 (manner of making applications)

126

In regulation 3(2)(b), before “containing” insert “in the case of a heavy goods vehicle licence,”.

Amendment of regulation 13 (conditions which may be attached to a licence)

127

In regulation 13—

• (a) in paragraphs (a) and (b), for “motor vehicles or trailers” substitute “heavy goods vehicles”; and

• (b) in paragraphs (c) and (d), for “motor vehicle or trailer” substitute “heavy goods vehicle”.

Amendment of regulation 14 (considerations relevant to determinations)

128

• (1) In the heading to regulation 14, after “determinations” insert “as to environmental matters”.

• (2) In regulation 14(1)—

• (a) in paragraphs (d) and (e), for “motor vehicles or trailers” substitute “heavy goods vehicles”; and

• (b) in paragraph (h), for “vehicular” substitute “heavy goods vehicle”.

Amendment of regulation 27 (partnerships)

129

• (1) In regulation 27(3)—

• (a) for sub-paragraph (b) substitute—

(b) the firm has— (i) an effective and stable establishment in Northern Ireland; and (ii) appropriate financial standing; and

; and

• (b) for sub-paragraph (c) substitute—

(c) the firm has designated— (i) a suitable number of individuals, including one or more of the firm’s partners, who satisfy the requirements set out in regulation 13A(1) and (2) of the Qualification of Operators Regulations; or (ii) if none of the firm’s partners satisfy the requirements referred to in paragraph (i), a suitable number of individuals who satisfy the requirements set out in regulation 13A(1) and (3) of the Qualification of Operators Regulations.

• (2) In regulation 27(7)—

• (a) for sub-paragraph (b) substitute—

(b) the firm ceases to satisfy the Department it has— (i) an effective and stable establishment in Northern Ireland; or (ii) appropriate financial standing; or

; and

• (b) for sub-paragraph (c) substitute—

(c) a transport manager for the firm ceases to satisfy the requirements set out in regulation 13A(1) and (2), or (1) and (3), of the Qualification of Operators Regulations.

• (3) In regulation 27(12), omit sub-paragraph (b) and the “and” before it.

Amendment of regulation 28 (holding companies and subsidiaries)

130

For regulation 28(8) substitute—

(8) In this regulation— - “relevant conviction” means a notifiable conviction within the meaning given in paragraph 4 of Schedule 1; - “road transport undertaking” means an undertaking that involves the use of a goods vehicle authorised to be used under an operator’s licence.

Amendment of Schedule 2 (notice of application for a licence or a variation of a licence)

131

• (1) For the heading to Schedule 2 substitute “NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR HEAVY GOODS VEHICLE LICENCE OR VARIATION OF HEAVY GOODS VEHICLE LICENCE”.

• (2) In Schedule 2, in paragraph 1(f) and (g), for “motor vehicles and trailers” substitute “heavy goods vehicles”.

Amendment of Schedule 3 (inquiries)

132

In Schedule 3, in paragraph 3(4)(a), for “13” substitute “14”.

PART 14 — Amendment of the Goods Vehicles (Community Licence) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013

Amendment of the Goods Vehicles (Community Licence) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013

133

The Goods Vehicles (Community Licence) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013[^f00031] are amended in accordance with regulations 134 and 135.

Omission of regulation 4 (competent authority)

134

Omit regulation 4.

Amendment of regulation 5 (issue of a UK licence for the Community and driver attestation)

135

In regulation 5(2), for “a competent authority referred to in regulation 4” substitute “the Department”.

Signed

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State

Vere — Parliamentary Under Secretary of State — Department for Transport — 16th March 2022

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of these Regulations)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

These Regulations amend laws of England and Wales and Scotland and of Northern Ireland that regulate the use of a goods vehicle on a road for the carriage of goods.

The amendments are necessary to meet obligations of the United Kingdom under Title I of Heading Three of Part Two of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the one part and the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the other part (Treaty Series No. 8 (2021); “the TCA”).

Overview The TCA obliges the United Kingdom, from 21st May 2022, to license a person who carries goods to the European Union for hire or reward using a goods vehicle exceeding 2.5 tonnes in mass when laden. Presently, under both the laws of England and Wales and Scotland and of Northern Ireland, a person is required to hold a licence for such a carriage only if the goods vehicle exceeds 3.5 tonnes in mass when laden. Under the current laws, there are three types of “operator’s licence” that may be issued: restricted, standard-national and standard-international. *Table 1: Operator’s licences that may be issued before amendments NameOperator’s licenceTypeRestrictedStandard-nationalStandard-international The principal effect of these Regulations is to allow for the same three types of operator’s licence to be issued, but in one of two categories. If an operator’s licence (of any type) authorises the use of one or more heavy goods vehicles, then it is a heavy goods vehicle licence (whether or not it also authorises the use of one or more light goods vehicles). If an operator’s licence authorises the use of one or more light goods vehicles, but no heavy goods vehicle, then it is a light goods vehicle licence. The amendments define a “heavy goods vehicle” as a goods vehicle exceeding 3.5 tonnes when laden and a “light goods vehicle” as a goods vehicle not exceeding 3.5 tonnes when laden. Table 2: Operator’s licences that may be issued after amendments NameOperator’s licenceCategoryHeavy goods vehicle licenceLight goods vehicle licenceType*RestrictedRestrictedStandard-nationalStandard-nationalStandard-internationalStandard-international After the commencement of the Regulations, a pre-existing operator’s licence becomes a heavy goods vehicle licence and may be varied (on application) to authorise one or more light goods vehicles, for example, if it does not already authorise a sufficient number of goods vehicles. A light goods vehicle licence is available to any person who uses only light goods vehicles for the carriage of goods. A standard-international light goods vehicle licence is sufficient for a person who is obligated after 11 p.m. on 20th May 2022 to hold an operator’s licence to use a light goods vehicle for the carriage of goods for hire or reward outside the United Kingdom. No person is obligated to hold a light goods vehicle licence (of any type) for any other reason. These Regulations amend the laws referred to below also to implement further licensing obligations under the TCA, to consolidate laws, and to omit redundant provisions.

Part 2: Amendment of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 Part 2 amends Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing common rules concerning the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator and repealing Council Directive 96/26/EC (EUR 2009/1071; “EUR 2009/1071”). The amendments are consequential on the amendments made to the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 (c. 23) by Part 6, the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 2 (N.I.)) by Part 10 and the Goods Vehicles (Qualifications of Operators) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.I. 2012/257 (N.I.)) by Part 12.

Part 3: Amendment of Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 Part 3 amends Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international road haulage market (EUR 2009/1072; “EUR 2009/1072”). The amendment to Article 1 of EUR 2009/1072, which comes into force at 11 p.m. on 20th May 2022, implements Article 463(1) to (3) of the TCA. Article 463(1) to (3) obligates the United Kingdom to require a driver of a vehicle exceeding 2.5 tonnes when laden that is being used in the United Kingdom for hire or reward as part of an international carriage of goods to carry a UK Licence for the Community or a Community licence. The amendment to Article 8 clarifies that a driver who works for a holder of a Community licence, but who is not a national of the United Kingdom or a member State, must hold an EU driver attestation. The terms “vehicle”, “driver”, “international carriage”, “UK Licence for the Community”, “Community licence” and “EU driver attestation” are defined in Article 2 of EUR 2009/1072.

Part 4: Amendment of the Licensing of Operators and International Road Haulage (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 Part 4 amends the Licensing of Operators and International Road Haulage (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/708) to remedy its extent provision. The effect of Part 4 is that amendments to a law of England and Wales and Scotland cease to extend to Northern Ireland and amendments to a law of Northern Ireland cease to extend to England and Wales and Scotland.

Part 5: Amendment of the Road Transport Operator Regulations 2011 Part 5 amends the Road Transport Operator Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2632). The amendments omit provisions that are redundant following amendments to EUR 2009/1071 made by the Licensing of Operators and International Road Haulage (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/708) and Part 2 of these Regulations.

Part 6: Amendment of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 Part 6 amends the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 (c. 23); (“the 1995 Act”). In summary, the amendments: implement Article 464(d) of the TCA, with the effect that, under the law of England and Wales and Scotland, only the holder of a standard-international operator’s licence may, at or after 11 p.m. on 21st May 2022, carry goods outside the United Kingdom for hire or reward using a goods vehicle that has a maximum laden weight exceeding 2.5 tonnes; functionally separate operator’s licences into “heavy goods vehicle licence” and “light goods vehicle licence” categories; provide discretion for a traffic commissioner to have regard to the obligations of the United Kingdom under the TCA in exercising any relevant functions under the 1995 Act; implement the obligations under Article 5(b) and (c) of Section 1 of Part A of Annex 31 to the TCA by making it an explicit requirement of a standard licence that its holder is subject to tax on revenues, has a value added tax number and, if a company, is a registered company; re-implement obligations under Articles 459 to 464 of, and Section 1 of Part A of Annex 31 to, the TCA to consolidate parallel provisions in EUR 2009/1071; provide for pre-existing operators’ licences to be treated as heavy goods vehicle licences; allow an operator requiring a light goods vehicle licence to apply to the Secretary of State for a time-limited exemption from the requirement for an individual to be professionally competent if the individual has significant prior experience managing the use of light goods vehicles. The terms “operator’s licence”, “goods vehicle”, “maximum laden weight”, “heavy goods vehicle licence”, “light goods vehicle licence”, “traffic commissioner” and “standard licence” are defined in section 58(1) of the 1995 Act (as amended by these Regulations).

Part 7: Amendment of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations 1995 Part 7 amends the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/2869). The amendments are consequential on the amendments made to the 1995 Act by Part 6.

Part 8: Amendment of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Fees) Regulations 1995 Part 8 amends the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Fees) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/3000). The amendments ensure the existing fees framework applies to the issuing of an operator’s licence under which the use of a light goods vehicles is authorised.

Part 9: Amendment of the Goods Vehicles (Community Licences) Regulations 2011 Part 9 amends the Goods Vehicles (Community Licences) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2633). The amendments are consequential on the amendments to EUR 2009/1071 made by the Licensing of Operators and International Road Haulage (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

Part 10: Amendment of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 Part 10 amends the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 2 (N.I.); “the 2010 Act”). In summary, the amendments: implement Article 464(d) of the TCA, with the effect that, under the law of Northern Ireland, only the holder of a standard-international operator’s licence may, at or after 11 p.m. on 21st May 2022, carry goods outside the United Kingdom for hire or reward using a goods vehicle that has a relevant plated weight exceeding 2.5 tonnes, but does not form part of a vehicle combination; functionally separate operator’s licences into “heavy goods vehicle licence” and “light goods vehicle licence” categories; re-implement obligations under Articles 459 to 464 of, and Section 1 of Part A of Annex 31 to, the TCA to consolidate parallel provisions in EUR 2009/1071; provide for pre-existing operators’ licences to be treated as heavy goods vehicle licences. The terms “operator’s licence”, “goods vehicle”, “relevant plated weight”, “vehicle combination”, “heavy goods vehicle licence” and “light goods vehicle licence” are defined in section 58(1) of the 2010 Act (as amended by these Regulations).

Part 11: Amendment of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Exemption) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 Part 11 amends the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Exemption) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.I. 2012/256 (N.I.)). The amendments implement Article 464(d) of the TCA in relation to a goods vehicle forming part of a vehicle combination that has a relevant plated weight exceeding 2.5 tonnes. An amendment also removes redundant words in the Schedule.

Part 12: Amendment of the Goods Vehicles (Qualifications of Operators) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 Part 12 amends the Goods Vehicles (Qualifications of Operators) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.I. 2012/257 (N.I.)). In summary, the amendments: are consequential on the amendments made to the 2010 Act by Part 10; implement the obligations under Article 5(b) and (c) of Section 1 of Part A of Annex 31 to the TCA by making it an explicit requirement of a standard licence that its holder is subject to tax on revenues, has a value added tax number and, if a company, is a registered company; re-implement obligations under Articles 459 to 464 of, and Section 1 of Part A of Annex 31 to, the TCA to consolidate parallel provisions in EUR 2009/1071; allow an operator requiring a light goods vehicle licence to apply to the Department for Infrastructure for a time-limited exemption from the requirement for an individual to be professionally competent if the individual has significant prior experience managing the use of light goods vehicles.

Part 13: Amendment of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 Part 13 amends the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.I. 2012/261 (N.I.)). The amendments are consequential on the amendments made to the 2010 Act by Part 10 and to the Goods Vehicles (Qualifications of Operators) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 by Part 12.

Part 14: Amendment of the Goods Vehicles (Community Licence) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 Part 14 amends the Goods Vehicles (Community Licence) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.I. 2013/115 (N.I.)). The amendments are consequential on the amendments to EUR 2009/1071 made under the Licensing of Operators and International Road Haulage (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

Further information A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary, or public sector is foreseen. A copy of the Explanatory Memorandum is published alongside this instrument at https://www.legislation.gov.uk/.

Footnotes

[^f00001]: 1995 c. 23.

[^f00002]: 2018 c. 16. Section 8 was amended by section 27 of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1).

[^f00003]: 2020 c. 29.

[^f00004]: EUR 2009/1071, amended by S.I. 2019/708.

[^f00005]: 2010 c. 2 (N.I.).

[^f00006]: S.I. 2012/257 (N.I.), amended by S.I. 2019/6 (N.I.), S.I. 2019/708 and Part 12 of these Regulations.

[^f00007]: EUR 2009/1072, amended by sections 23 and 24 of the European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 and S.I. 2019/708.

[^f00008]: S.I. 2019/708.

[^f00009]: S.I. 2011/2632.

[^f00010]: Section 2(1B) was inserted by S.I. 2011/2632.

[^f00011]: Section 3A was inserted by section 11(4) of the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act 2018 (c. 19).

[^f00012]: Section 13A was inserted by S.I. 2011/2632.

[^f00013]: Section 13C was inserted by S.I. 2011/2632 and amended by S.I. 2013/1644.

[^f00014]: Section 27(3A) was inserted by S.I. 2011/2632.

[^f00015]: 1984 c. 27.

[^f00016]: 1981 c. 14. Section 4 was substituted by section 3(2) of the Transport Act 1985 (c. 67) and amended by section 2 of the Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26).

[^f00017]: 1994 c. 23.

[^f00018]: 2006 c. 46.

[^f00019]: S.I. 1999/283 (N.I. 1); there are amending instruments, but none are relevant.

[^f00020]: S.I. 1995/2869, amended by S.I. 2013/1644, S.I. 2017/874 and S.I. 2018/25; there are other amending instruments, but none are relevant.

[^f00021]: S.I. 1995/3000, amended by S.I. 2009/804; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.

[^f00022]: S.I. 2011/2633, amended by S.I. 2019/708.

[^f00023]: Section 2A was inserted by section 12(4) of the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act 2018.

[^f00024]: Section 12A was inserted by S.I. 2012/257.

[^f00025]: Section 58(1) (general interpretation) defines the word “prescribed” as “prescribed by regulations”, the word “regulations” as “regulations made by the Department” and the term “the Department” (as amended by these Regulations) as “the Department for Infrastructure”. Section 57(1) (regulations) provides, among other things, that the Department may make regulations for prescribing anything that may be prescribed under the Act.

[^f00026]: Section 12C was inserted by S.I. 2012/257.

[^f00027]: Section 12E was inserted by S.I. 2012/257.

[^f00028]: S.I. 2012/256 (N.I.), amended by S.I. 2019/708.

[^f00029]: S.I. 2012/257 (N.I.), amended by S.I. 2019/6 (N.I.) and S.I. 2019/708.

[^f00030]: S.I. 2012/261 (N.I.).

[^f00031]: S.I. 2013/115 (N.I.), amended by S.I. 2013/224 (N.I.), 2019 c. 6 (N.I.) and S.I. 2019/708.