Road Traffic Act 1988

[^key-bfe7d0e5049f41d1dad0044fcf86a68c]: S. 131(A1)-(C1) inserted (until the commencement of 2006 c. 49, Sch. 6) by S.I. 2016/1089, reg. 2(8)(a) (as substituted (1.12.2023) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1286), reg. 1, Sch. 3 para. 97(2)(b))

[^key-a34ff7f92a46bfd1c1ae6e076dc1883b]: Words in s. 131(3) substituted (until the commencement of 2006 c. 49, Sch. 6) by S.I. 2016/1089, reg. 2(8)(b) (as substituted (1.12.2023) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1286), reg. 1, Sch. 3 para. 97(2)(b))

[^key-0ebdf0fa0d69ea11d9bc25d973d3f915]: S. 125(3B) inserted (until the commencement of 2006 c. 49, Sch. 6) by S.I. 2016/1089, reg. 2(4)(fa) (as inserted (1.12.2023) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1286), reg. 1, Sch. 3 para. 97(2)(a))

[^M_F_431a7e04-9e45-4f3a-fd4b-1b7e03b2ae47]: S. 125(3A) inserted (9.12.2016 until the commencement of 2006 c. 49, Sch. 6) by The Driving and Motorcycle Riding Instructors (Recognition of European Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1089), regs. 1, 2(4)(f) (with reg. 5)

[^key-d077496841406c68596d771718b431fe]: S. 135(3)-(6) substituted for s. 135(3) (9.12.2016 until the commencement of 2006 c. 49, Sch. 6) by The Driving and Motorcycle Riding Instructors (Recognition of European Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1089), regs. 1, 2(9)(c) (as amended (1.12.2023) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1286), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 7(2)(g)(ii)(iii))

[^key-809a914e0ec3e99b7f7a2919ebeb9a49]: S. 144(2)(b) modified (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 33(2), Sch. 5 para. 8(2)

[^key-3451141f32eb0118ab032d90d2c02e4e]: Words in s. 144(2)(a)(i) substituted (E.W.) (26.12.2023) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 100 (with s. 247)

[^key-53681c5b8b7aeb2955121e0d705629d2]: Word in s. 156A cross-heading substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 24(2)

[^key-8f035c2d3645e21ec1bb30b113997003]: Word in s. 156A heading substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 24(3)(a)

[^key-ade11beee776b382f096d5e3ef3f19fe]: S. 156A(3) omitted (1.1.2024) by virtue of The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 24(3)(b)

[^key-a4a71f2fed02e9877199cfce800e7c04]: Words in s. 156A(4) omitted (1.1.2024) by virtue of The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 24(3)(c)

[^key-4491df5610848b1bbd140c937ebb93b9]: Word in s. 156A(4) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 24(3)(c)

[^key-3b081fbefd86c1cf4c89409634a03411]: Words in s. 156A(5) omitted (1.1.2024) by virtue of The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 24(3)(d)

[^key-6b034701ffed629e4ddb1c2d672d3e47]: Word in s. 156A(5) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 24(3)(d)

[^M_F_a5854f45-a551-4da6-801b-890f70a430f4]: Words in s. 156A(5) omitted (1.1.2024) by virtue of The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 24(3)(d)

[^key-1743444f68a8a4e9d305ae7d2de2bb28]: Act applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (21.3.2024) by The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/414), arts. 1(2), 5, Sch. 1 para. 8

[^key-2371f4680c0f74f1f8b32cdc0a37af39]: S. 39(2)(3): functions made exercisable concurrently (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 23 (with art. 9)

[^key-34d46abb23f1cca14bb74bcb5a6d2e27]: S. 101 modified (10.6.2025) by S.I. 1999/2864, reg. 7(12) (as substituted by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/608), regs. 1(2), 2)

[^key-604e5bc24e9a2a31ac09b43e924dd617]: S. 34 modified (27.11.2025) by The Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1227), arts. 1, 16(5), 17(6) (with Sch. 12)

[^key-96c47c339cd1c592b5a56ae22b68227f]: S. 25 renumbered as s. 25(1) (1.1.2026) by Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10), ss. 55(a), 99(1) (with s. 96); S.I. 2025/1339, reg. 2(1)(a)

[^key-f02ba9ff83eef8b85a086b3af9430d70]: S. 25(2) inserted (1.1.2026) by Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10), ss. 55(b), 99(1) (with s. 96); S.I. 2025/1339, reg. 2(1)(a)

[^key-3731e77d18c6dfb737726e6b24205f6a]: S. 76(11) inserted (1.1.2026) by Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10), ss. 56, 99(1) (with s. 96); S.I. 2025/1339, reg. 2(1)(b)

Inspection of public passenger vehicles and goods vehicles.

Drivers of motor vehicles to have driving licences.

Revocation of authorisation conferred by Northern Ireland licence because of disability or prospective disability

Appeals relating to licences.

Obtaining licence, or driving, while disqualified.

Review of conduct of test.

Drivers of motor vehicles to have driving licences.

The alternative requirements to those in section 89.

Power to prohibit driving of unfit vehicles.

Power to prohibit driving of overloaded goods vehicles.

The alternative requirements to those in section 89.

The alternative requirements to those in section 89.

Compulsory driver training courses.

Obtaining licence, or driving, while disqualified.

Provisions as to Northern Ireland drivers’ licences.

Notification of refusal of insurance on grounds of health.

Revocation of authorisation conferred by Community licence because of disability or prospective disability.

Obligatory test certificates.

Conditions of, and cancellation or suspension of, type approval certificates.

Appointment of examiners.

Removal of prohibitions.

Index to Part II.

Tests to check whether defects have been remedied.

Prohibitions conditional on inspection etc.

Notification of refusal of insurance on grounds of health.

Compulsory driver training courses.

Compulsory driver training courses.

Revocation of authorisation conferred by Community licence because of disability or prospective disability.

Prohibition of driving or parking on cycle tracks.

Breach of requirement as to weight: goods and passenger vehicles.

Appointment of examiners.

Remedying defects discovered on roadside test.

Removal of prohibitions.

Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight.

Information relating to disabilities etc.

Stopping officers: offences

Stopping officers: offences

Provisions supplementary to sections 69 to 72.

Functions of traffic commissioners.

Revocation of licences.

Exceptions from requirement of third-party insurance ... .

Inspection of public passenger vehicles and goods vehicles.

Information relating to disabilities etc

Driving instruction for payment to be given only by registered or licensed persons.

Users of motor vehicles to be insured ... .

Users of motor vehicles to be insured ... .

Licences for giving instruction so as to obtain practical experience.

Provisions as to Northern Ireland drivers’ licences.

Offence of keeping vehicle which does not meet insurance requirements

Exceptions to section 144A offence

Offence of keeping vehicle which does not meet insurance requirements

Requirements in respect of securities.

Duty to give information as to insurance or security where claim made.

Bankruptcy, etc., of insured or secured persons not to affect claims by third parties.

Duty to give information as to insurance or security where claim made.

False statements and withholding material information.

Regulations.

Stopping officers

66B

• (1) The Secretary of State shall appoint such officers as the Secretary of State considers necessary for the purpose of exercising the powers conferred on them by—

• (a) this Part of this Act;

• (b) the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995;

• (c) the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981;

• (d) the Transport Act 1968;

• (e) any other enactment.

• (2) An officer appointed under this section shall act under the general directions of the Secretary of State.

• (3) The Secretary of State must not appoint a person under this section unless the Secretary of State is satisfied that—

• (a) the person is a suitable person to exercise the powers of a stopping officer;

• (b) the person is capable of effectively exercising those powers; and

• (c) the person has received adequate training for the exercise of those powers.

• (4) A power exercisable by virtue of an appointment under this section is exercisable only by a person wearing such uniform as may be determined or approved for the purposes of this section by the Secretary of State.

• (5) In this Part “stopping officer” means an officer appointed under this section.

66C

• (1) A person commits an offence if the person, with intent to deceive, impersonates a stopping officer or makes any statement or does any act calculated falsely to suggest that the person is a stopping officer.

• (2) A person commits an offence if the person resists or wilfully obstructs a stopping officer who is exercising the powers of a stopping officer.

Grants of licences: fitness as regards conduct.

Fixed penalty notices

Fixed penalty notices

Bankruptcy, etc., of insured ... persons not to affect claims by third parties.

Fixed penalty notices

Avoidance of certain exceptions to policies or securities.

Exceptions to section 151.

Bankruptcy, etc., of insured or secured persons not to affect claims by third parties.

Provision, etc., of weighbridges.

Index to Part VI.

Index to Part VI.

Power of constables to obtain names and addresses of drivers and others, and to require production of evidence of insurance or security and test certificates.

Power of constables to obtain names and addresses of drivers and others, and to require production of evidence of insurance or security and test certificates.

Tramcars and other guided vehicles: drink and drugs.

General index.

Bankruptcy, etc., of insured or secured persons not to affect claims by third parties.

Regulations.

False statements and withholding material information.

Power to seize vehicles driven without licence or insurance

Tramcars and other guided vehicles: drink and drugs.

Provision, etc., of weighbridges.

General index.

1A

• (1) A person who causes serious injury to another person by driving a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place is guilty of an offence.

• (2) In this section “serious injury” means—

• (a) in England and Wales, physical harm which amounts to grievous bodily harm for the purposes of the Offences against the Person Act 1861, and

• (b) in Scotland, severe physical injury.

Driving instruction for payment to be given only by registered or licensed persons.

Section 144A offence: supplementary

Duty to give information as to insurance ... where claim made.

Section 144A offence: supplementary

Exceptions to section 151.

Regulations.

Short title, commencement and extent.

General index.

97A

• (1) For the purposes of an application under section 97, a person meets the relevant residence requirement if, on the date the application is made—

• (a) in the case of an application that is made by virtue of section 89(1)(ea) (application by holder of Community licence), the applicant is lawfully resident in the United Kingdom and—

• (i) is also normally resident in the United Kingdom, or

• (ii) has been attending a course of study in the United Kingdom during the period of six months ending on that date;

• (b) in the case of an application that is made by virtue of section 89(1)(f) (application by holder of exchangeable licence), the applicant is normally and lawfully resident in Great Britain but has not been so resident for more than the prescribed period;

• (c) in the case of an application that is made by virtue of section 97(2) (application for provisional licence), the applicant is lawfully resident in Great Britain and the Secretary of State is satisfied that the applicant will remain so for not less than 185 days; and

• (d) in any other case, the applicant is lawfully resident in the United Kingdom and—

• (i) is also normally resident in Great Britain, or

• (ii) has been attending a course of study in Great Britain during the period of 6 months ending on that date.

• (2) For the purposes of subsection (1) a person is not lawfully resident in Great Britain or the United Kingdom if the person requires leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom but does not have it.

General index.

Provisions as to regulations.

Driving, or being in charge, when under influence of drink or drugs.

5A

• (1) This section applies where a person (“D”)—

• (a) drives or attempts to drive a motor vehicle on a road or other public place, or

• (b) is in charge of a motor vehicle on a road or other public place,

and there is in D's body a specified controlled drug.

• (2) D is guilty of an offence if the proportion of the drug in D's blood or urine exceeds the specified limit for that drug.

• (3) It is a defence for a person (“D”) charged with an offence under this section to show that—

• (a) the specified controlled drug had been prescribed or supplied to D for medical or dental purposes,

• (b) D took the drug in accordance with any directions given by the person by whom the drug was prescribed or supplied, and with any accompanying instructions (so far as consistent with any such directions) given by the manufacturer or distributor of the drug, and

• (c) D's possession of the drug immediately before taking it was not unlawful under section 5(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (restriction of possession of controlled drugs) because of an exemption in regulations made under section 7 of that Act (authorisation of activities otherwise unlawful under foregoing provisions).

• (4) The defence in subsection (3) is not available if D's actions were—

• (a) contrary to any advice, given by the person by whom the drug was prescribed or supplied, about the amount of time that should elapse between taking the drug and driving a motor vehicle, or

• (b) contrary to any accompanying instructions about that matter (so far as consistent with any such advice) given by the manufacturer or distributor of the drug.

• (5) If evidence is adduced that is sufficient to raise an issue with respect to the defence in subsection (3), the court must assume that the defence is satisfied unless the prosecution proves beyond reasonable doubt that it is not.

• (6) It is a defence for a person (“D”) charged with an offence by virtue of subsection (1)(b) to prove that at the time D is alleged to have committed the offence the circumstances were such that there was no likelihood of D driving the vehicle whilst the proportion of the specified controlled drug in D's blood or urine remained likely to exceed the specified limit for that drug.

• (7) The court may, in determining whether there was such a likelihood, disregard any injury to D and any damage to the vehicle.

• (8) In this section, and in sections 3A, 6C(1), 6D and 10, “specified” means specified in regulations made—

• (a) by the Secretary of State, in relation to driving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a vehicle, in England and Wales;

• (b) by the Scottish Ministers, in relation to driving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a vehicle, in Scotland.

• (9) A limit specified under subsection (2) may be zero.

3ZC

A person is guilty of an offence under this section if he or she—

• (a) causes the death of another person by driving a motor vehicle on a road, and

• (b) at that time, is committing an offence under section 103(1)(b) of this Act (driving while disqualified).

3ZD

• (1) A person is guilty of an offence under this section if he or she—

• (a) causes serious injury to another person by driving a motor vehicle on a road, and

• (b) at that time, is committing an offence under section 103(1)(b) of this Act (driving while disqualified).

• (2) In this section “serious injury” means—

• (a) in England and Wales, physical harm which amounts to grievous bodily harm for the purposes of the Offences against the Person Act 1861, and

• (b) in Scotland, severe physical injury.

133E

• (1) This section applies where a person has been required—

• (a) under section 125(2C) or 129(1B), or

• (b) as mentioned in section 125(5)(a)(ii) or 129(5ZA),

to submit himself for an emergency control assessment.

• (2) At any time before the assessment takes place the Registrar may withdraw the requirement (in which case this Part applies as if the requirement had never been imposed).

• (3) At any time after the assessment takes place the Registrar may direct that the requirement is to be disregarded for the purposes of this Part (and accordingly any condition that the person holds an emergency certificate is to cease to apply).

• (4) Notice of—

• (a) the withdrawal of a requirement under subsection (2), or

• (b) a direction under subsection (3),

must be given to the person on whom the requirement was imposed.

Bankruptcy, etc., of insured or secured persons not to affect claims by third parties.

Short title, commencement and extent.

Approved test assistants

Licences for giving instruction so as to obtain practical experience.

Exceptions to section 144A offence

Section 144A offence: supplementary

Interpretation.

Exceptions from requirement of third-party insurance or security.

Offence of keeping vehicle which does not meet insurance requirements

Fixed penalty notices

Bankruptcy, etc., of insured ... persons not to affect claims by third parties.

Fixed penalty notices

Requirements in respect of securities.

12A

• (1) Sections 12A to 12F allow highway authorities to make orders relating to the holding of a race or trial of speed between motor vehicles on a highway in England and Wales (“motor race orders”).

• (2) A motor race order is made on the application of the person promoting the event, with the permission of a motor sport governing body (see sections 12B to 12D).

• (3) The effect of a motor race order is set out in section 12E.

12B

• (1) A person who wishes to promote a race or trial of speed between motor vehicles on a highway in England and Wales may apply for a permit to a motor sport governing body authorised by regulations made by the appropriate national authority to issue permits in respect of a race or trial of speed of that kind.

• (2) Before issuing a permit, the motor sport governing body must consult—

• (a) the highway authority for each area in which the event is to take place or which is otherwise likely to be significantly affected by the event,

• (b) the local authority for each such area,

• (c) the police authority for each such area,

• (d) in the case of an event that is to take place in Greater London, the Greater London Authority,

• (e) each person who has given the motor sport governing body written notice within the previous 12 months that the person wishes to be consulted about applications under this section, and

• (f) such other persons as the motor sport governing body thinks appropriate.

• (3) The motor sport governing body must issue the permit if satisfied that—

• (a) the applicant intends to promote the proposed event,

• (b) the applicant has the necessary financial and other resources to make appropriate arrangements for the event,

• (c) the applicant has arranged or will arrange appropriate insurance cover in connection with the event, in accordance with guidance issued by the motor sport governing body, and

• (d) the application includes all necessary details of the safety and other arrangements proposed for the event.

• (4) A permit must specify—

• (a) any route to be followed in the course of the event;

• (b) arrangements for the approval by the motor sport governing body of drivers participating in the event;

• (c) arrangements for the approval by the motor sport governing body of vehicles to be used in the course of the event;

• (d) arrangements made or to be made for insurance in connection with the event.

• (5) A permit may set out conditions that the motor sport governing body thinks should be included in any motor race order made in relation to the event.

• (6) The appropriate national authority must by regulations list motor sport governing bodies that are authorised to issue permits for the purposes of this section.

• (7) The regulations may specify the kinds of races or trials of speed between motor vehicles on a highway in respect of which each listed governing body may issue permits.

• (8) The regulations may provide that a listed motor sport governing body ceases to be authorised to issue permits if the rules of the governing body—

• (a) include provision of a kind specified in the regulations;

• (b) do not include provision of a kind so specified.

• (9) In this section—

• “the appropriate national authority” means—in relation to England, the Secretary of State;in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

• “local authority” means —a county or district council in England;a parish council in England;a London borough council;the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority;the Council of the Isles of Scilly;a county or county borough council in Wales.

12C

• (1) A motor race order may only be made on an application under this section.

• (2) An application may be made only by a person who—

• (a) wishes to promote a race or trial of speed between motor vehicles on a highway in England and Wales, and

• (b) has a permit issued in accordance with section 12B in relation to the event.

• (3) The application must be made to the highway authority for the area in which the event is to take place (and, where the event is to take place in the area of more than one highway authority, separate applications must be made under this section to each authority).

• (4) The application must be made not less than 6 months before the event.

• (5) The application must be accompanied by—

• (a) the permit issued in accordance with section 12B;

• (b) details of any orders under section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (prohibition or restriction on roads in connection with certain events), and of any other orders, regulations or other legislative instruments, that will be needed in connection with the event;

• (c) a risk assessment in such form as the highway authority may specify;

• (d) such fee as the highway authority may specify.

12D

• (1) Before determining whether to make a motor race order, a highway authority must consider—

• (a) the likely impact of the event on the local community,

• (b) the potential local economic and other benefits (in respect of tourism or otherwise), and

• (c) any other local considerations that the authority thinks relevant.

• (2) The highway authority may make the motor race order if satisfied that—

• (a) adequate arrangements have been made to allow the views of the local community to be taken into account,

• (b) the person proposing to promote the event has shown that the event is commercially viable, and

• (c) effective arrangements have been made to involve local residents, the police and other emergency services in the planning and implementation of the event.

• (3) A motor race order must—

• (a) specify the event to which it relates, including the date or (in the case of an event that is to take place on more than one day) the dates on which it is to take place,

• (b) include a map of the area to be used for the event (showing, in particular, the roads which participants will use, and areas which will be available for occupation by spectators), and

• (c) include any other information specified by the appropriate national authority by regulations.

• (4) A motor race order may include conditions which must be satisfied before, during or after the event.

• (5) A motor race order may, in particular, include conditions designed to ensure that the arrangements mentioned in subsection (2)(c) continue throughout the planning and implementation of the event.

• (6) In this section, “the appropriate national authority” means—

• (a) in relation to England, the Secretary of State;

• (b) in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers.

12E

• (1) A motor race order made under section 12D has the effect described in this section.

• (2) Section 12(1) does not apply to the promoter of the event if that person—

• (a) promotes the event in accordance with any conditions imposed on the promoter by the motor race order, and

• (b) takes reasonable steps to ensure that any other conditions specified in the motor race order are met.

• (3) The provisions listed in the Table do not apply in relation to a participant or an official or (as the case may be) in relation to a vehicle used by a participant or an official provided that—

• (a) the participant has been approved by the motor sport governing body that issued a permit in respect of the event or (as the case may be) the official has been authorised by the promoter,

• (b) the participant or official complies with any conditions specified in the motor race order that apply to participants or (as the case may be) officials, and

• (c) the participant or official also complies with any conditions imposed on him or her by the promoter.

Provision	Topic
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Section 18(3)	Contravention of order relating to one-way traffic on trunk roads
Section 20(5)	Contravention of order relating to use on roads of vehicles of certain classes
Section 81(1), an order under section 84(1), section 86(1), an order under section 88(1) and section 89(1)	Speed limits
Regulations under section 99	Removal of vehicles illegally parked etc
Section 104(1)	Immobilisation of vehicles illegally parked
Road Traffic Act 1988
Section 1	Causing death by dangerous driving
Section 1A	Causing serious injury by dangerous driving
Section 2	Dangerous driving
Section 2B	Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving
Section 2C	Causing serious injury by careless, or inconsiderate, driving
Section 3	Careless, and inconsiderate, driving
Section 3ZB	Causing death by driving: unlicensed... or uninsured drivers
Section 3ZC	Causing death by driving: disqualified drivers
Section 3ZD	Causing serious injury by driving: disqualified drivers
Section 12(1)	Motor racing on public ways
Section 21(1)	Prohibition of driving or parking on cycle tracks
Section 22	Leaving vehicles in dangerous positions
Section 22A	Causing danger to road-users
Section 36(1)	Drivers to comply with traffic signs
The Highway Code, as it has effect under section 38
Section 40A	Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc
Regulations under section 41	Regulation of construction, weight, equipment and use of vehicles
Section 41A	Breach of requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres
Section 41C	Breach of requirement as to speed assessment equipment detection devices
Section 42	Breach of other construction and use requirements
Section 47(1)	Obligatory test certificates
Section 87(1)	Drivers of motor vehicles to have driving licences
Section 103(1)(b)	Driving while disqualified
Section 143(1) and (2)	Users of motor vehicles to be insured ...
Sections 164 and 165	Powers of constables to require production of driving licence, obtain information etc
Section 165A	Power to seize vehicles driven without licence or insurance
Section 170	Duty of driver to stop, report accident and give information or documents
Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994
Section 1(1)(b)	Circumstances in which vehicle excise duty is chargeable on unregistered mechanically propelled vehicles
Section 29(1)	Offence of using or keeping an unlicensed vehicle

• (4) The appropriate national authority may by regulations amend this section so as to—

• (a) add or omit an entry in the Table in subsection (3);

• (b) provide that subsection (3) applies in relation to a provision for the time being included in the Table only for purposes specified in the regulations;

• (c) provide that subsection (3) applies in relation to a provision for the time being included in the Table only if a condition specified in the regulations is included in the motor race order.

• (5) However, regulations under subsection (4) may not add any provision of sections 3A to 11 of this Act (motor vehicles: drink and drugs) to the Table in subsection (3).

• (6) The promoter of an event in respect of which a motor race order has been made is liable in damages if personal injury or damage to property is caused by anything done—

• (a) by or on behalf of the promoter in connection with the event, or

• (b) by or on behalf of a participant or an official,

unless it is proved that the promoter took reasonable steps to prevent the injury or damage occurring.

• (7) For the purposes of the Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945, the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 and the Limitation Act 1980 any injury or damage for which a person is liable under subsection (6) is to be treated as due to the fault of that person.

• (8) In this section—

• “the appropriate national authority” means—in relation to England, the Secretary of State;in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

• “official” means a person who facilitates the holding of a race or trial of speed.

12F

• (1) A power to make regulations conferred on the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers by section 12B(6), 12D(3)(c) or 12E(4) is exercisable by statutory instrument.

• (2) A statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State under section 12E(4) (whether alone or with other provision) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.

• (3) A statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State under section 12B(6) or 12D(3)(c) (other than regulations to which subsection (2) applies) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

• (4) A statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 12E(4) (whether alone or with other provision) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the National Assembly for Wales.

• (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 12B(6) or 12D(3)(c) (other than regulations to which subsection (4) applies) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.

12G

• (1) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations authorise, or make provision for authorising, the holding of races or trials of speed on public roads in Scotland.

• (2) Regulations under this section may in particular—

• (a) specify the persons by whom authorisations may be given;

• (b) limit the circumstances in which, and the places in respect of which, authorisations may be given;

• (c) provide for authorisations to be subject to conditions imposed by or under the regulations;

• (d) provide for authorisations to cease to have effect in circumstances specified in the regulations;

• (e) provide for the procedure to be followed, the particulars to be given, and the amount (or the persons who are to determine the amount) of any fees to be paid, in connection with applications for authorisations.

• (3) Regulations under this section may make different provision for different cases.

12H

• (1) Section 12(1) does not apply to the promoter of an event that has been authorised by or under regulations under section 12G if that person—

• (a) promotes the event in accordance with any conditions imposed on the promoter by or under the regulations, and

• (b) takes reasonable steps to ensure that any other conditions imposed by or under the regulations are met.

• (2) Section 12(1) does not apply to a participant in an event that has been authorised by or under regulations under section 12G, provided that the participant complies with any conditions imposed on participants by or under the regulations.

• (3) Sections 1, 1A, 2, 2B , 2C and 3 do not apply to a participant in an event that has been authorised by or under regulations under section 12G or to any other person of a description specified in regulations made by the Scottish Ministers, provided that the participant or other person complies with any conditions imposed on participants or on persons of that description by or under regulations under section 12G.

• (4) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision for specified provisions of legislation of a kind mentioned in subsection (5)—

• (a) not to apply in relation to participants in events authorised by or under regulations under section 12G or (as appropriate) in relation to vehicles used by such persons;

• (b) to apply in relation to such persons or vehicles subject to modifications specified in the regulations;

• (c) not to apply in relation to persons of a description specified in regulations under this subsection or (as appropriate) in relation to vehicles used by such persons;

• (d) to apply in relation to such persons or vehicles subject to modifications specified in the regulations.

• (5) The kinds of legislation are—

• (a) legislation restricting the speed of vehicles or otherwise regulating the use of vehicles on a public road;

• (b) legislation regulating the construction, maintenance or lighting of vehicles;

• (c) legislation requiring a policy of insurance ... to be in force in relation to the use of any vehicle;

• (d) legislation relating to the duty chargeable on, or the licensing and registration of, vehicles;

• (e) legislation requiring the driver of a vehicle to hold a licence to drive it;

• (f) legislation relating to the enforcement of any legislation mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e).

• (6) However, regulations under subsection (4) may not disapply, or otherwise alter the application of, sections 3A to 11 of this Act (motor vehicles: drink and drugs).

• (7) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations amend section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 so as to enable orders under that section that are made for the purposes of an event authorised by or under regulations under section 12G to suspend statutory provisions in addition to those specified in section 16A(11).

• (8) The promoter of an event that has been authorised by or under regulations under section 12G is liable in damages if personal injury or damage to property is caused by anything done—

• (a) by or on behalf of the promoter in connection with the event,

• (b) by or on behalf of a participant, or

• (c) by or on behalf of a person of a description specified in regulations made by the Scottish Ministers,

unless it is proved that the promoter took reasonable steps to prevent the injury or damage occurring.

• (9) For the purposes of the Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945, any injury or damage for which a person is liable under subsection (8) is to be treated as due to the fault of that person.

• (10) In this section, “legislation” means—

• (a) an Act or subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978);

• (b) an Act of the Scottish Parliament or an instrument made under an Act of the Scottish Parliament.

12I

• (1) Before making regulations under section 12H(3), (4), (7) or (8), the Scottish Ministers must consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

• (2) Regulations under section 12G are subject to the negative procedure.

• (3) Regulations under section 12H(3), (4), (7) or (8) are subject to the affirmative procedure.

Other motor events

Stopping officers: offences

Requirements in respect of securities.

Remedying defects discovered on roadside test.

Power to prohibit driving of unfit vehicles.

Prohibitions conditional on inspection etc.

Avoidance of certain exceptions to policies ... .

Exceptions to section 151.

Exceptions to section 151.

Interpretation.

Approved test assistants

Power of police to stop vehicles.

False statements and withholding material information.

Issue of false documents.

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Provisions as to regulations.

Regulations.

Power of constables to obtain names and addresses of drivers and others, and to require production of evidence of insurance ... and test certificates.

False statements and withholding material information.

General index.

Provision, etc., of weighbridges.

2C

• (1) A person who causes serious injury to another person by driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place, is guilty of an offence.

• (2) In this section “serious injury” means—

• (a) in England and Wales, physical harm which amounts to grievous bodily harm for the purposes of the Offences against the Person Act 1861, and

• (b) in Scotland, severe physical injury.

Assimilated law relating to compulsory insurance

156A

• (1) To the extent that Article 3 of the 2009 Motor Insurance Directive (as it had effect at any time) is relevant to any question as to the interpretation or effect of any provision of this Part, references in that Article to liability in respect of the use of vehicles are to be read as not including liability in respect of the use in Great Britain of vehicles—

• (a) other than motor vehicles, or

• (b) otherwise than on a road or other public place.

• (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to any question for the purposes of section 145(3)(aa) or (b) as to the interpretation or effect of the law on compulsory insurance of, or applicable in, a member State or Northern Ireland.

• (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• (4) Accordingly, to the extent that it is inconsistent with subsection (1) ..., assimilated case law ceases to have effect.

• (5) In this section—

• “the 2009 Motor Insurance Directive” means Directive 2009/103/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles, and the enforcement of the obligation to insure against such liability;

• ...

• “assimilated case law” has the same meaning as in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (see section 6(7) of that Act);

• ...

• (6) Nothing in this section applies in relation to the use of a vehicle before the day on which section 1 of the Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) Act 2022 comes into force.

Index to Part VI.

Tramcars and other guided vehicles: drink and drugs.