S.L. 549.36 ст. 3Scope.

(1) These regulations shall cover vehicles and end of life vehicles, including their components and materials. Without prejudice to regulation 5(4), this shall apply irrespectively of how the vehicle has been serviced or repaired during use and irrespectively of whether it is equipped with components supplied by the producer or with other components whose fitting as spare or replacement parts accords with the appropriate legislative provisions.

(2) These regulations shall apply without prejudice to existing provisions, in particular with regard to safety standards, air emissions and noise controls and the protection of soil and water.

(3) Special-purpose vehicles shall be excluded from the provisions of regulation 7.

(4) For three-wheel motor vehicles and components or separate technical units of such vehicles, only regulations 5(1), 5(2) and 6 shall apply.

(5) Vintage vehicles shall not fall within the scope of these regulations: Provided that such vintage vehicles shall fall within the scope of these regulations in the event that the owner or holder of such a vehicle decides or intends or is required to discard of such a vehicle.