DEFINITIONS OF VEHICLES

Question 1

VEHICLE

Answer 1

is a mechanically propelled vehicle or anything (whether or not it is a vehicle) that has been, but ceased to be, a mechanically propelled vehicle.

Question 2

MECHANICALLY PROPELLED VEHICLE

Answer 2

Mechanically propelled means that the vehicle is powered by a motor (driven by electricity, petrol, diesel, or other fuels). The meaning is not defined by any Act of Parliament, so whether a particular vehicle is mechanically propelled vehicle is therefore a question is therefore a question of fact for a court to decide.

Question 3

MOTOR VEHICLE

Answer 3

This is a mechanically propelled vehicle that is intended or adapted for use on the roads (s 185 of the Road Traffic Act 1988)

Question 4

MOTOR BICYCLE

Answer 4

This is a motor vehicle which has two wheels and a maximum design speed exceeding 45kph. If powered by an internal combustion engine, the cylinder capacity must exceed 50cc.

Question 5

BICYCLE

Answer 5

This includes a ‘motor bicycle’ (i.e. a motorcycle) for the purpose of vehicle excise duty

Question 6

MOPED

Answer 6

a moped is a motor vehicle with three and fewer wheels and maximum design speed of 50 mph (This covers electric-powered two-wheelers). If propelled by an engine, the cylinder capacity must not exceed 50 cc

Question 7

PEDAL CYCLE

Answer 7

This must be designed so it can be propelled by pedals and includes electrically assisted pedal cycles.

Question 8

CARRIAGE

Answer 8

This means a motor vehicle or trailer (s 191 of the Road Traffic Act 1988)

Question 9

CONVEYANCE

Answer 9

This is a vehicle constructed and adapted for transporting person(s) by land, water, or air.

Question 10

A TRAILER

Answer 10

A vehicle drawn by a motor vehicle.

A motor vehicle can also be a trailer when being towed