4Definitions

4 Definitions

4 Definitions

(1) In this Act, except in so far as the context or subject-matter otherwise indicates or requires—

area has the meaning ascribed to that expression in the Local Government Act 1993.

authorised officer means—

(a) a person who is for the time being appointed as an authorised officer under section 6 (1), or

(b) a member of the police force.

certificate of registration means a certificate of registration issued under section 19 (1).

child means a person who has not attained the age of 16 years and 9 months.

control includes license and prohibit.

council has the meaning ascribed to that expression in the Local Government Act 1993.

district registry means a motor registry within the meaning of section 176 of the Road Transport Act 2013.

drive, in relation to a motor vehicle, includes—

(a) ride the motor vehicle (otherwise than as a passenger), and

(b) cause the motor vehicle to stand.

identification certificate means—

(a) in relation to a person who is for the time being appointed as an authorised officer under section 6 (1)—a certificate issued to the person pursuant to section 7 (1), or

(b) in relation to a member of the police force—a certificate issued to the member of the police force pursuant to the Police Regulation Act 1899.

motor vehicle means a motor vehicle (other than a light rail vehicle) or trailer within the meaning of the Road Transport Act 2013.

number-plate, in relation to a motor vehicle registered within the meaning of the Road Transport Act 2013, means a number-plate issued under that Act.

occupier, in relation to land, means any person who is in actual occupation of the land or, where no person is in actual occupation of the land, any person who has the right of immediate occupation of the land or who has the care, control and management of the land.

officer includes employee and servant.