31. Temporary permit for carrying passengers on unauthorized vehicle
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(1) In this section —
“commercial motor vehicle or trailer” means a motor vehicle or trailer registered under this Act exclusively for the transport of goods;
“agricultural motor vehicle or trailer” means a motor vehicle or trailer registered exclusively for use for agricultural purposes.
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(2) The Licensing Authority may authorise, by temporary permit, the conveyance of persons on a commercial or agricultural motor vehicle or trailer, although such conveyance is inconsistent with the conditions of registration of the motor vehicle or trailer.
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(3) The authorization under subsection (2) may be subject to any conditions that the Licensing Authority considers necessary including conditions relating to —
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(a) the number and class of passengers;
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(b) the manner of conveyance;
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(c) the purpose of conveyance;
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(d) number of journeys authorised;
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(e) the period during which the authorisation is valid;
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(f) proof of valid insurance.
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(4) The permit shall be in the approved form and shall specify the conditions subject to which it is issued.