245Maintenance of demand responsive service vehicles

245 Maintenance of demand responsive service vehicles (1) The authorised operator of a DRS vehicle must not use the vehicle, or allow someone else to use the vehicle, to operate a DRS if the vehicle has not been serviced and maintained in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s maintenance standards (however described) relating to the vehicle. (2) The authorised operator of a DRS vehicle must not use the vehicle, or allow someone else to use the vehicle, to operate a DRS if— (a) the vehicle does not comply with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicle; or (b) the use of the vehicle by the authorised operator or other person would contravene the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999. Example for par (b) The vehicle must be maintained in a condition that enables it to be driven safely (see Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, s 107 (2)).