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SCHEDULE 1E+W+SSIGN TO BE DISPLAYED BY AUTHORISED EXAMINERS (see Regulation 9)

F1PART IE+W+SDiagram showing Size, Colour and Type of Sign to be Displayed by Authorised Examiners

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PART IIE+W+SConditions as to Erection of Sign shown in Part I of this Schedule

1.  The sign shall be securely fixed against a wall of the vehicle testing station.E+W+S

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I1Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 31.12.1981, see reg. 1

2.  The sign shall be so exhibited that no part thereof is above the fascia level of the vehicle testing station or above fifteen feet from the ground, whichever is the lower.E+W+S

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I2Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 31.12.1981, see reg. 1

3.  Not more than one sign shall be displayed on each road frontage.E+W+S

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I3Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 31.12.1981, see reg. 1

[F2SCHEDULE 2E+W+S

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASSES I AND IIE+W+S

1.(a) The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:—

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
116 and 18Braking
224, 26, 27 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the road wheels)Wheels and Tyres
329Steering
437Audible Warning Instrument
554, 57 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the pipings, attachment brackets and mounting of the exhaust system)Exhaust
6100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the vehicle structure, the chassis, frame and any subframe or any mounting or connection or part of the suspension, to the extent that such condition may prejudice the steering or braking of the vehicle)Structure and Suspension

(b)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Lighting Regulations:—

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
718 and 23Front Position Lamp
818 and 23Dipped Beam Headlamp
918 and 23Main Beam Headlamp
1018 and 23Rear Position Lamp
1118 and 23Rear Retro Reflector
1218 and 23Stop Lamp
1318 and 23Direction Indicator

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS IIIE+W+S

2.(a) The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4 and 7 to 13 in paragraph 1 above.

(b)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:—

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
1415, 16 and 18Braking
1530Glass and Field of Vision
1633Mirrors
1734Windscreen Cleaning
1839 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the security and condition of the fuel system components or, as the case may be, their maintenance so that no danger is likely to be caused)Fuel Tanks and Pipes
[F319 46, 47 and 48Seat Belts and Anchorages fitted in accordance with the said regulations 46 and 47
19A100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the seat belts and anchorages)Seat Belts, other than those referred to in item 19 above, and their anchorages]
2054 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the pipings, attachment brackets and mounting of the exhaust system)Exhaust
[F420A 66 Plates ]
2167Vehicle Identification Number
2222 and 100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of the vehicle structure, the body, the chassis, frame and any subframe or any mounting or connection or part of the suspension, to the extent that such condition may prejudice the steering, braking or seat belt mounting of the vehicle or may otherwise cause danger)Structure and Suspension
23100(1) (insofar as it relates to the condition of seats, doors and other openings, to the extent that such condition may cause danger)Seats, Doors and Other Openings

(c)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Lighting Regulations:—

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
2418 and 23Rear Registration Plate Lamp
2518 and 23Rear Fog Lamp
2618 and 23Hazard Warning Signal Device

(d)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 1971:—

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
27[F517,]18, 19 and 20Registration Marks

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS IVE+W+S

3.(a) The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4 and 7 to 27 in paragraphs 1 and 2 above.

(b)The requirements contained in the following provision of the Construction and Use Regulations:—

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
2861Emissions

[F6THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS IVAE+W+S

3A.(a) The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4 and 7 to 28 in paragraphs 1 to 3 above.

(b)The requirements contained in the following provision of the Construction and Use Regulations:—

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
28A100(1) (insofar as it relates to the manner in which the seat belts and anchorages have been installed including, in the case of a seat which incorporates integral seat belt anchorages, the system by which the seat assembly itself is secured to the vehicle structure)Seat Belts, other than child restraints, disabled person’s belts or those referred to in item 19 of paragraph 2 above, fitted to forward facing seats, and their anchorages]

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS VE+W+S

4.(a) The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to 13, 16 to [F720, 22,] 24 to 26 [F8and 28] in paragraphs 1 and 2 above.

(b)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:—

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
2915, 16, 17 and 18Braking
[F929A][F925][F9Tyre Load and Speed Ratings]
3030, 31 and 32Glass and Field of Vision
3135 and 36Speedometer
3236A and 70ASpeed Limiter
33100(1) (insofar as it relates to the question whether the particulars opposite are fitted or, as the case may be, maintained so that no danger is likely to be caused)Seats, driving controls, body, doors and other openings

[F10THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS VAE+W+S

4A.  The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to 13, 16 to 20, 22, 24 to 26 and 28 to 33 in paragraphs 1 to 4 above.]

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS VIE+W+S

5.(a) The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to 13, 16 to 20, 22, [F1124,] 25, [F1226, 28 and 29 to 33] in paragraphs 1 to 4 above.

(b)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Construction and Use Regulations:—

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
F13...F13...F13...
3560Radio Interference Suppression
3662Closets, etc
37100(1) (insofar as it relates to the question whether the particulars opposite are fitted or, as the case may be, maintained so that no danger is likely to be caused)Spare wheel carrier, means of coupling trailers, chassis, wiring, engine mounting, transmission, battery, shock absorbers, bumpers, doors, seats, driving controls and security of glass in windows and mirrors
[F1437A100(1) (insofar as it relates to the question whether the particulars opposite are fitted or, as the case may be, maintained so that no danger is likely to be caused)Wheelchair restraining devices
37B100(1) (insofar as it relates to the question whether the particulars opposite are fitted or, as the case may be, maintained so that no danger is likely to be caused)Features associated with wheelchairs, boarding devices (lifts, ramps), optical devices (to allow the driver to see the boarding area), signs and markings, communication devices, slip resistant surfaces, steps, floors and gangways, kneeling systems, lighting which is intended for wheelchair users to board or alight in safety]
38109Television sets

(c)For those vehicles certified in accordance with the Public Service Vehicles (Conditions of Fitness, Equipment, Use and Certification) Regulations 1981, the requirements contained in the following provisions of those Regulations:—

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
398Guard Rail
4013Fuel Tanks, Carburettors, etc
4114Exhaust Pipe
4215Luggage Racks
4316Artificial Lighting
4417Electrical Equipment
4518Body
4620Steps, Platforms and Stairs
4721Number, Position and Size of Entrances and Exits
4822Width of Exits and Entrances
4923Doors
5024Marking, Positioning and Operation of Emergency Exits
5125Access to Exits
5228Seats
5329Passenger Protection
5430Ventilation
5531Driver’s Accommodation
5632Windscreens
5733Passengers' Communication with Driver
5834General Construction
5935Fire Extinguishing Apparatus
6036First Aid Equipment
6138Obstruction of Driver
6239Body Maintenance
6344Carriage of Inflammable or Dangerous Substances

(d)For minibuses of a type mentioned in regulation 41 of the Construction and Use Regulations, the following requirements specified in Schedules 6 and 7 to those Regulations:—

Item No.(Schedule 6)Affecting
641Exhaust Pipes
652Doors
663Emergency Doors
674Power-operated Doors
685Locks, Handles and Hinges of Doors
696View of Doors
707Access to Doors
718Grab Handles and Hand Rails
729Seats
7310Electrical Equipment and Wiring
7411Fuel Tanks
7512Lighting of Steps
7613General Construction and Maintenance
Item No.(Schedule 7)Affecting
77IFire Extinguishing Apparatus
78IIFirst Aid Equipment

(e)The requirements contained in the following provisions of the Lighting Regulations:—

Item No.RegulationsAffecting
7918 and 23End Outline Marker Lamp

(f)The requirements of the Community Recording Equipment Regulation insofar as they relate to the installation of recording equipment and the seals to be affixed to such equipment.

[F15THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS VIAE+W+S

5A.(a) The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to 13, 16 to 20, 22, 24 to 26, 28 to 38 and 79 in paragraphs 1 to 5 above.

(b)For minibuses of a type mentioned in regulation 41 of the Construction and Use Regulations, the requirements specified in items 64 to 78 in paragraph 5 above.

(c)The requirements of the Community Recording Equipment Regulation insofar as they relate to the installation of recording equipment and the seals to be affixed to such equipment.]

THE PRESCRIBED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN CLASS VIIE+W+S

6.  The requirements specified in items 2, 3, 4, 7 to [F1613] [F17, 15 to 28, 29 and 29A in paragraphs 1 to 4 above]].

[F18SCHEDULE 3E+W+SCHARGES FOR PURPOSES OF REGULATION 25A

(1)(2)
Apparatus or serviceAmount £
1. Visit to vehicle testing station for installation of apparatus associated with the electronic record.142.86
2. Second (or subsequent) course of training, other than at vehicle testing station, in use of apparatus for accessing the electronic record.179.19
3. Supply and commissioning of additional measuring equipment interface device.137.38
4. Supply of additional measuring equipment interface device.41.61
5. Supply and commissioning of additional VTS device.801.53
6. Supply and commissioning of VTS device (replacement).801.53
7. Supply and commissioning of computer base unit (replacement).643.32
8. Supply and commissioning of monitor (replacement).208.63
9. Supply and commissioning of keyboard (replacement).130.11
10. Supply of keyboard (replacement).34.33
11. Supply and commissioning of printer (replacement).206.51
12. Supply and commissioning of pointing device (replacement)129.85
13. Supply of pointing device (replacement).34.08
14. Supply and commissioning of measuring equipment interface device (replacement).137.38
15. Supply of measuring equipment interface device (replacement).41.61
16. Smart card (replacement).12.63
17. Plain paper (500).7.67]

SCHEDULE 4E+W+SREGULATIONS REVOKED BY REGULATION 2

Commencement Information

I4Sch. 4 in force at 31.12.1981, see reg. 1

TitleYear and Number
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) Regulations 1976S.I. 1976/1977
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1976S.I. 1976/2155
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1978S.I. 1978/1574
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1979S.I. 1979/439
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1979S.I. 1979/1215
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1980S.I. 1980/616
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 1981S.I. 1981/951

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