Am now breathing ea sy. Definition is not Kerb weight apparently. But unladen weight. Must see if I can find that.
The definition of unladen weight in the above Regs is 'exclusive of the weight of water, fuel or accumulators used for the purpose of the supply of power for the propulsion of the vehicle'. Note: accumulators = battery/batteries.
It differs from both kerb weight and that defined by the EC Directive for Type Approval/Certificate of Conformity purposes. It is typical of the arcane labyrinth that typifies so much UK legislation and the disconnect between it and the people whom it is supposed to serve. No wonder there is so much confusion and misunderstanding. Even those who work in the field of enforcement don't seem to grasp the differences so what hope does Joe Public have?
The definition of unladen weight in the above Regs is 'exclusive of the weight of water, fuel or accumulators used for the purpose of the supply of power for the propulsion of the vehicle'. Note: accumulators = battery/batteries.
It differs from both kerb weight and that defined by the EC Directive for Type Approval/Certificate of Conformity purposes. It is typical of the arcane labyrinth that typifies so much UK legislation and the disconnect between it and the people whom it is supposed to serve. No wonder there is so much confusion and misunderstanding. Even those who work in the field of enforcement don't seem to grasp the differences so what hope does Joe Public have?