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What is the validity period of a test certificate for vehicles?
Which of the following types of vehicles are exempt from needing a test certificate?
What may result in a roadside penalty regarding the use of a vehicle without a valid test certificate?
When must private motorcars and motorcycles be tested initially?
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Which of the following statements about exempt vehicles is incorrect?
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Study Notes
Roads Policing Test Certificates
- Private vehicles must be tested annually four years after registration.
- The test covers mechanical and functional aspects of the vehicle, all relating to roadworthiness and safety.
- A valid test certificate is required to use a vehicle on public roads.
- It's an offense to use, cause to be used, or permit to be used a vehicle without a valid test certificate.
- The offense can be dealt with as a non-endorsable ticket for £60 at the roadside, alternatively, it can be part of a prosecution file.
- A test certificate is normally valid for 12 months.
- Vehicles exempt from the test certificate requirement include:
- Police and fire vehicles
- Invalid carriages
- Vehicles going to or from a pre-arranged vehicle test
- Vehicles being transported to a mechanic for pre-arranged work
- Goods vehicles
- Public service vehicles (8+ seats) after the first year of registration
- Vehicles registered/built more than 40 years ago (with stipulations)
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