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UK Law Reference
All sections of Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act 2018
2018 c. 19, s.8

Section 8 — Offences: breach of regulations etc

This version in force from 2019-01-01

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Amendments made after 2026-08-24 may not be reflected — always check the official text .

(1) The operator of a goods vehicle commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, the operator uses the vehicle (whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere) in breach of regulations under section 1(1).

(2) The driver of a goods vehicle commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, the driver breaches a requirement under section 6(2)(a).

(3) A person commits an offence if the person wilfully obstructs an examiner in the exercise of powers under section 6.

(4) A person commits an offence if the person, without reasonable excuse—

(a) breaches a prohibition under section 7, or

(b) causes or permits a breach of a prohibition under that section.

(5) A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) or (4) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.

(6) A person who commits an offence under subsection (2) or (3) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.