Transport Act, 1944

Prohibition of licensee holding himself out as carrying on merchandise road transport business not authorised by his licence.

124.—(1) The holder of a merchandise licence shall not describe himself or hold himself out as—

(i) carrying on a merchandise road transport business in respect of merchandise other than merchandise specified in a merchandise licence held by him, or

(ii) carrying on a merchandise road transport business within any area (not being an exempted area or an area specified in a merchandise licence held by him).

(2) If the holder of a merchandise licence acts in contravention of this section, he shall be guilty of an offence under this section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding five pounds.