Review of Decisions12

1

Where the UK type-approval authority has given notice of a decision to a person under regulations 5(3) or 9(1), it shall at the same time state in writing—

a

the grounds upon which that decision is based, and

b

that the person to whom the decision is directed may, in writing and within 28 days of its receipt, request the Secretary of State to review the decision.

2

On a review under this regulation the Secretary of State may—

a

hold an inquiry in connection with this review, and

b

appoint an assessor for the purposes of assisting him with the review or any such inquiry.

3

Section 180 of the Road Traffic Act 198811 shall apply to an inquiry under this regulation as it applies to an inquiry under that Act.