21. Age of driver

Terms defined in s 2

• driver

  driver

  Defined · s 2

  “driver”, in relation to a motor vehicle, means the person having control of the steering apparatus thereof, including, in relation to a motorcycle, the rider thereof, and in respect of trailer, means the person driving the motor vehicle by which the trailer is being drawn;

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• driving licence

  driving licence

  Defined · s 2

  “driving licence” includes a provisional driving licence;

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• heavy vehicle

  heavy vehicle

  Defined · s 2

  “heavy vehicle” means a motor vehicle exceeding 8,000 lb gross weight;

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• motor vehicle

  motor vehicle

  Defined · s 2

  “motor vehicle” means any mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on roads;

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• motorcycle

  motorcycle

  Defined · s 2

  “motorcycle” means a motor vehicle with less than four wheels the net weight of which does not exceed 896 pounds;

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• person

  person

  Defined · s 2

  “person” shall have the meaning assigned to it by the Interpretation and General Clauses Act;

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• public service vehicle

  public service vehicle

  Defined · s 2

  “public service vehicle” means a motor vehicle ordinarily used, whether in part or in whole, for the purpose of conveying passengers or goods or both, for hire or reward, whether under contract to a person plying for hire or generally, and, in the case of a tractor, includes any trailer attached to it;

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