213Grant of dangerous goods vehicle licences

213 Grant of dangerous goods vehicle licences (1) The licensing authority must grant a dangerous goods vehicle licence for a road vehicle if— (a) an application is made to the authority for the licence; and (b) the application complies with section 211; and (c) the applicant has complied with any requirement made under section 212 in relation to the application; and

(d) the vehicle is suitable to transport each type of dangerous goods intended to be transported in the vehicle. (2) Without limiting subsection (1) (d), if a road vehicle is intended for use in the transport of dangerous goods in the form of a liquid or gas using a tank that will form part of the vehicle or be attached to it, the vehicle is suitable only if— (a) the tank is an approved tank; and (b) the vehicle complies with the ADG code, chapter 4.4 and chapter 6.10 applying to road vehicles for use in transporting dangerous goods in the form of a liquid or gas. (3) However, the licensing authority must not grant the licence if the applicant is subject to a court order prohibiting the applicant from involvement in the transport of dangerous goods by road. (4) The licensing authority may issue a single dangerous goods vehicle licence for more than 1 road vehicle. (5) If the licensing authority refuses to grant a dangerous goods vehicle licence, the authority must tell the applicant in writing of the refusal and of the reasons for the refusal.