565.This section makes it an offence to fail to comply with the requirements of the regulations or to use or allow to be used on the road a public service vehicle which does not meet the requirements of the regulations. If an offence is found to have been committed by or with the consent of a responsible person, such as a director, manager or company secretary, that individual, as well as the company, is guilty of the offence.
566.The offence is punishable by a fine of (currently up) to £2,500.
Commentary on Sections Part 12: Disabled Persons: Transport Chapter 2: Public service vehicles Effect