Disability Discrimination Act 2005

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43(1)Section 105 (exemptions from section 104) is amended as follows.E+W

(2)In subsection (1), after paragraph (a) there is inserted—

(aa)a current recognised badge (within the meaning given by section 21A of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970) is displayed on the vehicle; or.

(3)After subsection (6) there is inserted—

(6A)In any case where section 104(1) of this Act would apply in relation to a vehicle but for subsection (1)(aa) above, the person guilty of contravening the prohibition or restriction mentioned in section 104(1) is also guilty of an offence under this subsection if the conditions mentioned in subsection (6B) below are met.

(6B)Those conditions are that at the time when the contravention occurred—

(a)the vehicle was not being used in accordance with regulations under section 21A of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (display of non-GB badges); and

(b)he was not using the vehicle in circumstances falling within section 117(1A)(b) of this Act.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 1 Pt. 2 wholly in force at 30.3.2008; Sch. 1 Pt. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 Pt. 2 in force for E. at 30.6.2005 by S.I. 2005/1676, art. 3(b); Sch. 1 Pt. 2 in force for W. at 30.3.2008 by S.I. 2007/3285, art. 2(b)