sch.1-sec.134Exhaust systems

sch.1-sec.134 Exhaust systems

The outlet of the exhaust system fitted to a motor vehicle, other than a bus, must extend— behind the back seat; and at least 40mm past the outermost joint of the floorpan that is not continuously welded or permanently sealed; and to the edge of the vehicle, if— the body of the vehicle is permanently enclosed; and the vehicle is not fitted with a vertical exhaust system; and no further than the edge of the vehicle at its widest point. The outlet must discharge the main exhaust flow to the air— if the vehicle is fitted, or required to be fitted, with an exhaust system with a vertical outlet pipe— at an angle above the horizontal; and at least 150mm above the cab of the vehicle; and towards the rear, or to the right, of the vehicle; or otherwise— horizontally or at an angle of not over 45º downwards; and under 750mm above ground level; and towards the rear, or to the right, of the vehicle. Subsections (1) and (2) (b) do not apply to a goods vehicle with— 3 wheels and a GVM of more than 1t but not more than 4.5t; or more than 3 wheels and a GVM of not more than 4.5t. (sch.1-sec.134-ssec.1) The outlet of the exhaust system fitted to a motor vehicle, other than a bus, must extend— behind the back seat; and at least 40mm past the outermost joint of the floorpan that is not continuously welded or permanently sealed; and to the edge of the vehicle, if— the body of the vehicle is permanently enclosed; and the vehicle is not fitted with a vertical exhaust system; and no further than the edge of the vehicle at its widest point. (sch.1-sec.134-ssec.2) The outlet must discharge the main exhaust flow to the air— if the vehicle is fitted, or required to be fitted, with an exhaust system with a vertical outlet pipe— at an angle above the horizontal; and at least 150mm above the cab of the vehicle; and towards the rear, or to the right, of the vehicle; or otherwise— horizontally or at an angle of not over 45º downwards; and under 750mm above ground level; and towards the rear, or to the right, of the vehicle. (sch.1-sec.134-ssec.3) Subsections (1) and (2) (b) do not apply to a goods vehicle with— 3 wheels and a GVM of more than 1t but not more than 4.5t; or more than 3 wheels and a GVM of not more than 4.5t.

• (a) behind the back seat; and
• (b) at least 40mm past the outermost joint of the floorpan that is not continuously welded or permanently sealed; and
• (c) to the edge of the vehicle, if— (i) the body of the vehicle is permanently enclosed; and (ii) the vehicle is not fitted with a vertical exhaust system; and
• (i) the body of the vehicle is permanently enclosed; and
• (ii) the vehicle is not fitted with a vertical exhaust system; and
• (d) no further than the edge of the vehicle at its widest point.
• (i) the body of the vehicle is permanently enclosed; and