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Written question asked by Oliver Letwin (Conservative) on Monday, 19 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 October 2009. It was answered by Paul Clark (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 October 2009 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Lorries: Agriculture

Question
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what his policy is on the requirement of registration as heavy goods vehicles of agricultural motor vehicles other than agricultural and forestry tractors regardless of weight for use on public roads.
Answer

Vehicle registration and licensing is determined by a vehicle's construction and how it is used on the public road. In addition to agricultural and forestry tractors, light agricultural vehicles and agricultural engines also fall outside the heavy goods vehicle class.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
498 c367W; 295063
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Agriculture Large goods vehicles Motor vehicles Registration
Link
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