7. In regulation 70 after paragraph (2) there shall be inserted the following paragraphs–
“(3) In these Regulations “Ministry plate” means a plate which–
(a)is issued by the Secretary of State following the issue or amendment of a plating certificate; and
(b)subject to paragraph (4), contains the particulars required by Schedule 10, 10A, 10B or 10C.
(4) Instead of particulars of the gross weight, train weight and axle weights of the vehicle to which it relates, a Ministry plate may contain particulars of the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle, maximum authorised weight for a combination of which the vehicle forms part and maximum authorised axle weights for the vehicle, determined in accordance with the Road Vehicles (Authorised Weight) Regulations 1998 and the form of the plate shall be amended accordingly.”