Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/22/part/I/2004-07-22
Timestamp: 2019-10-14 12:18:00
Document Index: 540301334

Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2']

Version Superseded: 07/04/2005
Point in time view as at 22/07/2004. This version of this partcontains provisions that are not valid for this point in time.
Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994, Part I is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 14 October 2019. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(a)make [F3any such] a declaration, and
(b)furnish [F4any] such particulars [F5and any such documentary or other evidence],
(whether or not with respect to the vehicle for which the licence is to be taken out) as may be [F6specified] by the Secretary of State.
(2)The declarations [F7, particulars and evidence] which may be so [F8specified] include, in relation to a person applying for a licence for a goods vehicle [F9or a special vehicle], a declaration as to, [F10particulars of and evidence in relation to], any of the matters specified in subsection (3) as to which the Secretary of State may require information with a view to an alteration in the basis on which vehicle excise duty is chargeable in respect of goods vehicles [F11or, as the case may be, special vehicles].
[F12(b)the vehicle’s revenue weight,
[F13(3A)A person applying for a licence shall not be required to make a declaration specified for the purposes of subsection (1)(a) if he agrees to comply with such conditions as may be specified in relation to him by the Secretary of State.
F13(3B)The conditions which may be specified under subsection (3A) include
[F14(a)] a condition that particulars for the time being specified for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) are furnished by being transmitted to the Secretary of State by such electronic means as he may specify [F15; and
F15(b)a condition requiring such payments as may be specified by the Secretary of State to be made to him in respect of—
[F16(4)A vehicle licence is issued for the vehicle specified in the application for the licence (and for no other).]
[F17(aa)the return of any vehicle licence which is damaged or contains any particulars which have become illegible or inaccurate,]
(a)the issue of a new vehicle licence in the place of a licence which is or may be lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged [F18or which contains any particulars which have become illegible or inaccurate], and
(b)the fee to be paid on the issue of a new licence [F19in any of those circumstances].
[F20(8)In this section “special vehicle” has the same meaning as in paragraph 4 of Schedule 1.]
F3Words in s. 7(1)(a) substituted (17.9.2002) by 2001 c. 3, Pt. 3, ss. 32(1)(a), 44; S.I. 2002/2377, art. 2(a)
F4Word in s. 7(1)(b) inserted (17.9.2002) by 2001 c. 3, Pt. 3, ss. 32(1)(b)(i), 44; S.I. 2002/2377, art. 2(a)
F5Words in s. 7(1)(b) inserted (17.9.2002) by 2001 c. 3, Pt. 3, ss. 32(1)(b)(ii), 44; S.I. 2002/2377, art. 2(a)
F6Words in s. 7(1) substituted (1.5.1995 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 4 Pt. V para. 30(3) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. V para. 30(1)(a)(3)
F7Words in s. 7(2) substituted (17.9.2002) by 2001 c. 3, Pt. 4, ss. 43, 44, Sch. para. 3(a); S.I. 2002/2377, art. 2(c)
F8Word in s. 7(2) substituted (1.5.1995 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 4 Pt. V para. 30(3) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, 19, Sch. 4 Pt. V para. 30(1)(b)(3)
F9Words in s. 7(2) inserted (29.4.1996 with effect as mentioned in s. 17(14) of the amending Act) by 1996 c. 8, s. 17(9)(a)(14)
F10Words in s. 7(2) substituted (17.9.2002) by 2001 c. 3, Pt. 4, ss. 43, 44, Sch. para. 3(b); S.I. 2002/2377, art. 2(c)
F11Words in s. 7(2) inserted (29.4.1996 with effect as mentioned in s. 17(14) of the amending Act) by 1996 c. 8, s. 17(9)(b)(14)
F12S. 7(3)(b)(ba) substituted (1.5.1995 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 4 Pt. IV para. 29 of the amending Act) for s. 7(3)(b) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. IV paras. 18, 29
F13S. 7(3A)(3B) inserted (29.4.1996 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 2 para. 2(3) of the amending Act) by 1996 c. 8, s. 23, Sch. 2 para. 2(1)-(3)
F14Word in s. 7(3B) inserted (31.7.1997 with effect as mentioned in s. 14(2) of the amending Act) by 1997 c. 58, s. 14(1)(2) (with s. 3(3))
F15S. 7(3B)(b)(i)(ii) and preceding “;and” inserted (31.7.1997 with effect as mentioned in s. 14(2) of the amending Act) by 1997 c. 58, s. 14(1)(2) (with s. 3(3))
F16S. 7(4) substituted (30.11.2003) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 19, Sch. 5 para. 4; S.I. 2003/3086, art. 2(b)
F17S. 7(6)(aa) inserted (29.4.1996) by 1996 c. 8, s. 23, Sch. 2 para. 2(4)(a)
F18Words in s. 7(6)(a) inserted (29.4.1996) by 1996 c. 8, s. 23, Sch. 2 para. 2(4)(b)
F19Words in s. 7(6)(b) inserted (29.4.1996) by 1996 c. 8, s. 23, Sch. 2 para. 2(4)(c)
F20S. 7(8) inserted (29.4.1996 with effect as mentioned in s. 17(14) of the amending Act) by 1996 c. 8, s. 17(10)(14)
C1S. 7(1) extended (S.) (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), ss. 51(1), 126(2)
[F217A Supplement payable on late renewal of vehicle licenceU.K.
F21Ss. 7A, 7B inserted (24.7.2002 for the purpose of the exercise of any power to make regulations and 30.11.2003 otherwise) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 19, Sch. 5 para. 5 ; S.I. 2003/3086, art. 2(b)
[F217B Late-renewal supplements: further provisionsU.K.
[F227CRecovery of section 7A supplements: ScotlandS
F22S. 7C inserted (S.) (19.7.2006) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 15
(3)Where an application for a vehicle licence is made to a body (other than a Northern Ireland department) authorised by the Secretary of State to act as his agent for the purpose of issuing licences, the body may, before issuing a licence under subsection (1)(a), require the applicant to pay to it in connection with the issue a fee of [F23£2.35]
F23S. 9(3): prescribed sum substituted (2.9.1996) by S.I. 1996/2008, reg. 2
C2S. 10(2) excluded (retrospectiveto 1.4.2001) by 2001 c. 9, s. 13(10)(11)(14)
applies to the Secretary of State (in the manner [F24specified] by the Secretary of State) to take out a licence under this section (a “trade licence”), the Secretary of State may, subject to the conditions [F25prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State], issue such a licence to him on payment of vehicle excise duty at the rate applicable to the licence.
[F26(1A)The power to prescribe conditions under subsection (1) includes, in particular, the power to prescribe conditions which are to be complied with after the licence is issued.]
F24Words in s. 11(1) substituted (1.5.1995 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 30(3) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. V para. 30(2)(a)(3)
F25Words in s. 11(1) substituted (1.5.1995 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 30(3) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. V para. 30(2)(b)(3)
F26S. 11(1A) inserted (29.4.1996) by 1996 c. 8, s. 23, Sch. 2 para. 3
(c)where subsection (2) applies, for a period of seven, eight, nine, ten or eleven months beginning with the first day of any month other than January or July [F27and ending no later than the relevant date].
[F28(1A)In subsection (1)(c) “the relevant date” means—
(a)the annual rate currently applicable to a vehicle under sub-paragraph [F29(1)(d)] of paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 if the licence is to be used only for vehicles to which that paragraph applies, and
(b)otherwise, the annual rate currently applicable to a vehicle under paragraph [F30paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 1].
F27Words in s. 13(1)(c) inserted (1.5.1995 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 31(3) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. V para. 31(1)(3)
F28S. 13(1A) inserted (1.5.1995 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 31(3) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. V para. 31(2)(3)
F29Words in s. 13(3)(a) substituted (24.7.2002 with application as mentioned in s. 18(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 18(2)
F30Words in s. 13(3)(b) substituted (27.7.1999 with effect as mentioned in s. 8(5) of the amending Act) by 1999 c. 16, s. 8(4)(5)
[F31(2A)For the purposes of subsection (1) a vehicle is also used so as to subject it to a higher rate if—
(4)[F32Subject to section 7(5),]Where duty at a higher rate becomes chargeable under subsection (1) in respect of a vehicle licence, the licence may be exchanged for a new vehicle licence for the period—
F31S. 15(2A) inserted (in relation to licences issued on or after 1.1.1999) by 1998 c. 36, s. 16, Sch. 1 para. 13; S.I. 1998/3092, art. 2
F32Words in s. 15(4) inserted (1.5.1995 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 29 of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. IV paras. 19, 29
[F3315AException for tractive units from charge at higher rateU.K.
F33S. 15A inserted (10.7.2003 with effect as mentioned in s. 16(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14), s. 16(1)
F34S. 16 repealed (10.7.2003 with effect as mentioned in s. 16(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14), ss. 16(2), 216, Sch. 43 Pt. 1(4)
F35S. 17(3)-(7) repealed (1.5.1995 with effect in accordance with Sch. 29 Pt. V(2) Note of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, ss. 19, 162, Sch. 4 Pt. III paras. 15, 16, Sch. 29 Pt. V(2) Note
[F36(1A)Subsection (1B) applies where the holder of a licence—
F36S. 19(1A)-(1C) inserted (11.5.2001) by 2001 c. 9, Pt. 1, s. 14(2)
F37S. 19(3) repealed (11.5.2001) by 2001 c. 9, ss. 14(3), 110, Sch. 33 Pt. 1(3)
C4S. 19 modified (28.7.2000) by 2000 c. 17, s. 20(9)
[F3819A Payment for licences by cheque.U.K.
F38S. 19A inserted (1.5.1995 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 32(4) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. V para. 32(1)(4)
[F3919B Issue of licences before payment of duty.U.K.
F39S. 19B inserted (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 16, s. 19(1)
[F4019CFee for payment of duty by credit cardU.K.
F40S. 19C inserted (22.7.2004 with effect as mentioned in s. 18(4) of the amending Act and with effect 14.10.2005 in accordance with Appointed Day Order) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), s. 18(2); S.I. 2005/2356, art. 2
[F41(3)In this section “relevant goods vehicle” means any vehicle the rate of duty applicable to which is provided for in Part VIII of Schedule 1 or which would be such a vehicle if Part VI of that Schedule did not apply to the vehicle.]
F41S. 20(3) substituted (1.5.1995 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 4 para. 29 of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 4, s. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. IV paras. 21, 29