PART IVMISCELLANEOUS
Assignment of vehicle identification numbers8
1
This regulation applies where it appears to the Secretary of State when he gives notice under regulation 7(4) that the vehicle to which the application relates does not have a vehicle identification number which—
a
complies with paragraph 3.1 .l of the Annex to Directive 76/l 14/EEC or that Directive as last amended by Directive 78/507/EEC;
b
has been previously assigned to the vehicle under this regulation; or
c
does not fall within sub-paragraph (a) or (b), but is adequate for the purpose of enabling the vehicle to be identified.
2
In such a case—
a
he shall assign a vehicle identification number to the vehicle; and
b
the number shall be specified in the notice.
3
Where an application is made under regulation 7 for the issue of a Minister’s approval certificate under section 58(4) of the 1988 Act—
a
paragraph (1) shall have the effect as if the words “when” to “regulation 7(4)” were omitted, and
b
paragraph (2) shall have effect as if sub-paragraph (b) were omitted.