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1989 Ed.] Road Traffic (Village Vehicles) Regulations [CAP. 374

16. Equipment to be fitted on vehicles

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[Subsidiary]

(1) A village vehicle shall at all times when being used or driven on a road-

(a) be equipped with-

(i) an adequate braking system capable of being applied when the vehicle is in motion for the purpose of stopping it, and of holding the vehicle immobile;

(ii) a warning instrument capable of audibly signalling the approach and presence of the vehicle; and

(iii) a silencer, expansion chamber or other device suitable and sufficient for reducing, as far as may be reasonable, the noise caused by the escape of exhaust gases from the engine; (L.N. 24 of 1989)

(b) be so constructed as to render it safe to carry any load that it may be reasonably required to carry; and (L.N. 24 of 1989)

(c) in the case of a golf cart, be so constructed as to render it safe to carry any passengers that it may reasonably be required to carry. (L.N. 24 of 1989)

(2) Where subregulation (1) is contravened the owner and the driver of the vehicle each commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $2,000 and to imprisonment for 3 months.

17. Alterations to vehicle

(1) No material alteration in-

(a) the design or construction; or

(b) the equipment specified in regulation 16(1),

of a village vehicle in respect of which a permit is issued shall be made without the written permission of the Commissioner.

(2) Where subregulation (1) is contravened the owner of the vehicle commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $2,000 and to imprisonment for 3 months.

18. Restrictions on vehicle use

(1) No person shall drive or use a village vehicle on a road unless there is a valid permit issued in respect of the vehicle.

(2) No person shall drive or use a village vehicle on a road in contravention of any condition of the permit issued in respect of the vehicle.

(3) No person shall without the written permission of the Commissioner drive or use a village vehicle on a road if the load carried by the vehicle-

(a) overhangs the front, rear or sides of the vehicle; or

(b) exceeds in height the length or width of the vehicle, whichever is the less.