LEZ — Showman's vehicle / showman's goods vehicle exemption

Reg 3(1)(g) SSI 2021/177 exempts any 'showman's goods vehicle' or 'showman's vehicle' as defined in s.62(1) VERA 1994 — registered in name of travelling showman, used solely for that business. Exemption applies even on private/non-funfair journeys provided vehicle remains exclusively used for the showman's business. Many councils refuse this automatically because DVLA tax class 'showman' is uncommon — but exemption is conferred by reference to s.62(1) definition, not by tax class.

Legal basis

SSI 2021/177 reg 3(1)(g) and 3(2); VERA 1994 s.62(1)

How to identify this in your case

Vehicle owner is travelling showman; vehicle used solely for showman's business; V5C may show 'showman' tax class.

Sample appeal wording

Dear [COUNCIL], Re: PCN [PCN_NUMBER] Representation under reg 8(1); ground reg 8(4)(a). The vehicle is a 'showman's vehicle' / 'showman's goods vehicle' within s.62(1) VERA 1994 and exempt under reg 3(1)(g) SSI 2021/177. Evidence: V5C tax class [SHOWMAN/SHOWMAN HGV]; Showmen's Guild membership card; insurance certificate showing trade use. Please cancel. Yours faithfully, [NAME]

Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.

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Sources

SSI 2021/177 reg 3
VERA 1994 s.62