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A Construction Company – v – London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
(2130509011)

London: Environment and Traffic

Decision Date: 2014-07-03

Outcome: Dismissed

• Alterations / modifications
• Classification of vehicle
• Goods vehicle
• Loading / Unloading
• Loading Bay
• Permitted vehicles
• Signs / Lines

This case clarifies that there has to be a physical and structural alteration to a vehicle for it to be classed as being adapted to a goods vehicle. The fact that seating can be lowered or removed to enable goods to be carried does not in itself change the purpose for which the vehicle was constructed.

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