USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 499.66 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD REGULATIONS 25th February, 2016; 25th June, 2016 LEGAL NOTICE 432 of 2015, as amended by Legal Notices 125 of 2018 and 345 of 2021. Part I PRELIMINARY 1.
(1)The title of these regulations is the Use of Animals and Animal-drawn Vehicles on the Road Regulations. Citation and commencement.
(2)These regulations other than paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) of sub-regulation
(2)and sub-regulations
(1),
(7),
(9)and
(10)of regulation 3, regulation 4 and paragraphs (b) and (c) of subregulation
(2)of regulation 6 shall come into force two months after the date of publication of these regulations.
(3)Paragraphs (c), (
- d)and (
- e)of sub-regulation
(2), subregulation
(9)of regulation 3 and paragraphs (
- b)and (
- c)of subregulation
(2)of regulation 6 shall come into force six months after the date of publication of these regulations.
(4)Sub-regulations
(1),
(7)and
(10)of regulation 3 and regulation 4 shall come into force two months after the date of publication of these regulations in respect of animal-drawn vehicles licensed under Licences A and B, and six months after the date of publication of these regulations in respect of animals and animaldrawn vehicles licensed under Licences C, D and E.
- In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires: Interpretation. "animal" means, for the purposes of these regulations, any animal capable of being harnessed or ridden under saddle, when used for the conveyance or carriage of persons, including, in the case of an animal under saddle, its rider, or goods by road, whether the said persons or goods are carried on its back or on an animaldrawn vehicle; "animal-drawn vehicle" means any carriage which is designed, constructed and primarily intended to be drawn by one or more animals to be used for the carriage of persons or goods, or for the carriage of both persons and goods, by road and it includes any animal-pulled cart, karrozzin, karrozzella, serkin, xarretta and animal-drawn hearse; "animal-drawn hearse" means an animal-drawn carriage used for the conveyance of corpses in coffins, for hire or reward; "authorised officer" means a Police Officer, a Community Officer or an officer of the Authority; " A u t h o r i t y " m e a n s t h e A u t h o r i t y f o r Tr a n s p o r t i n M a l t a established under the Authority for Transport in Malta Act; Cap.
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- "community officer" shall have the same meaning assigned to it in the Private Guards and Community Officers Act; Cap.
- "driver" means any person who drives the animal-drawn vehicle and, or the animal under saddle even for a short period and in the Maltese text includes kuċċier; "fiscal receipt" has the same meaning as assigned to it in the Thirteenth Schedule to the Value Added Tax Act; ''hire or reward'' means the carriage of goods or persons other than those carried out for non-commercial purposes or for private use, that is to say against payment or compensation, whether such payment or compensation is made directly or indirectly; "karrozzin" means an animal-drawn vehicle having at least four wheels and with a compartment separate from the driver which is licensed to be used for the conveyance of passengers by road for hire or reward; "karrozzin stand" means a location, approved by the Authority, where an owner, operator or driver of a karozzin shall park his vehicle while waiting for customers; "operator" means any person who is authorized to operate a karrozzin; "operator ’s licence” means a licence issued by the Authority under the terms of Part IV; "owner" means the person in whose name an animal or an animal-drawn vehicle is licensed; Cap.
- S.L. 441.07 "passenger" means any person who travels in or on an animaldrawn vehicle but who is not the driver thereof; "road" has the same meaning as is given to it in the Authority for Transport in Malta Act; "serkin" means a two-wheeled vehicle intended to be used by one person and drawn by one animal; "street hawker" means, for the purposes of these regulations, a street hawker as defined in the Trading Licences Regulations who plies his trade by means of an animal-drawn vehicle; "tag" means an official means of identification issued by the Authority granting the holder thereof the right to drive an animaldrawn vehicle for hire or reward; Cap.
- " Tr i b u n a l " m e a n s t h e A d m i n i s t r a t i v e R e v i e w Tr i b u n a l established by article 5 of the Administrative Justice Act; "under saddle" means any animal ridden on its back with or without a saddle; Cap.
- "veterinary surgeon" means a veterinary surgeon holding a warrant to practice as such issued in accordance with the Veterinary Services Act; "xarretta" means an animal-driven vehicle intended to be used by two persons and drawn by one animal. USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 Part II ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES TO BE LICENSED 3.
(1)No animal or animal-drawn vehicle may be used or permitted or caused to be used on the road unless it is licensed for such purpose by the Authority.
(2)Animal and animal-drawn vehicle licences shall be divided into the following categories: (
- a)Licence A: issued to a karrozzin; (
- b)Licence B: issued to any other animal-drawn vehicle that is used for the conveyance of passengers for hire or reward other than a karrozzin, and to an animaldrawn hearse; (
- c)Licence C: issued to an animal-drawn vehicle used for the carriage of goods or by a street hawker; (
- d)Licence D: issued to an animal-drawn vehicle, which is neither used for hire or reward nor for the carriage of goods nor by a street hawker, which may include a serkin, a xarretta and vintage and traditional animaldrawn vehicles; and (
- e)Licence E: issued with regards to an animal which is used for riding under saddle.
(3)No licence shall be issued under any of the categories specified in sub-regulation
(2)unless the applicant for any such licence shall, together with the application, present an animal’s identity document, including the animal’s identification number issued by the Director of Veterinary Services and a certificate on the animal’s general physical condition issued by a licensed veterinarian for each animal to be used under the said licence certifying that the animal is fit to be used for the purpose of the said licence.
(4)All licences shall be issued and renewed annually against the fees established in the First Schedule: Provided that a person who has more than one animal or animal-drawn vehicle for which a Licence D is required may opt to have those animals or animal-drawn vehicles covered by a special licence covering a multiplicity of animals and, or animal-drawn vehicles. The fee for such a licence shall be that prescribed in the First Schedule.
(5)No licence for an animal-drawn vehicle shall be issued or renewed unless the Authority is satisfied that the animal-drawn vehicle is fit for use and provided with such fittings and accessories as in the opinion of the Authority may be necessary for the safety and convenience of passengers and third parties.
(6)No such licence shall be issued or renewed unless the animal-drawn vehicle is already covered by an insurance policy as provided for in regulation 4.
(7)An animal which is used under saddle and an animal-drawn vehicle licensed under these regulations shall be allotted by the Licensing of vehicles and animals. 3 4 [ S.L.499.66 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD Authority an identification number which shall be of such nature, material, pattern, colour and size as the Authority shall determine.
(8)Where an identification number plate is issued, it shall be kept in clear view and clean at all times.
(9)Where an identification number other than a number plate is issued by the Authority, the driver of the animal-drawn vehicle or the rider of the animal under saddle, as the case may be, shall be obliged to keep such identification number in clear view in such a manner as may be prescribed by the Authority from time to time whilst driving the animal-drawn vehicle or riding the animal under saddle on the road.
(10)An animal under saddle or an animal-drawn vehicle without such identification number as assigned to it by the Authority shall not be used on the road.
(11)No other letter, number or mark, except those authorised by the Authority, shall be permitted on the identification number.
(12)No animal or animal-drawn vehicle licensed under Category D or E may be used on the road unless its rider or driver, as the case may be, wears a high visibility vest at all times.
(13)No person may ride any animal on the road without the use of a saddle.
(14)Only persons who hold a karrozzin licence on the date of publication of these regulations shall qualify to hold a Licence A and any such persons shall have the right to continue to operate a karrozzin: Provided that an application for an operator’s licence in terms of regulation 7, including the documents and certificates required in sub-regulation
(3)of this regulation, is filed by such persons not later than two months from the date of publication of these regulations. Insurance required. Requirements in respect of policies and limits of liability. 4.
(1)It shall not be lawful for any person to use or to cause or permit any other person to use an animal or an animal-drawn vehicle on the road unless there is in force in relation to the said animal or animal-drawn vehicle such policy of insurance in respect of third party risks as complies with sub-regulation
(2).
(2)In order to comply with the requirements of this regulation a policy of insurance in respect of an animal or an animal-drawn vehicle on the roads in Malta must be a policy which is issued by an authorised insurer and which indemnifies the person, persons or classes of persons specified in the policy in respect of any liability which may be incurred by him or them in respect of the death of or bodily injury to any person, or damage to any property caused by the said animal or animal-drawn vehicle (including the animal drawing the animal-drawn vehicle) for a total liability which shall not be less than two hundred and fifty thousand euro (€250,000) with regard to animal-drawn vehicles licensed under Categories A, B and C and not less than one hundred and twenty-five thousand euro (€125,000) with regard to animals and animal-drawn vehicles which are, at the time of the accident, licensed under Categories D USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 and E.
(3)An insurer shall issue to every holder of a policy issued by him a certificate of insurance which shall be duly authenticated by him or by someone on his behalf.
(4)The Authority shall, if so requested by a person who alleges that he has suffered any damage or personal injury as a result of an accident involving an animal or an animal-drawn vehicle, or by such person’s insurer, furnish to that person or to such person’s insurer, as the case may be, all information at its disposal relative to the animal or animal-drawn vehicle and to the identity and address of the person in whose name the licence for such animal or animal-drawn vehicle has been issued. Furthermore the person in whose name the licence for the animal or the animal-drawn vehicle, as the case may be, has been issued shall, without delay, if so requested by the persons involved in a road traffic accident, inform such persons of the identity of the insurer covering the liability of any animal or animal-drawn vehicle involved in the accident.
(5)Any person riding an animal under saddle on the road and any driver of an animal-drawn vehicle who has committed an offence under this regulation shall be obliged to give his name and address and should he fail to do so or give a false name or address, he shall be guilty of an offence under these regulations. 5 Issuing of a certificate of insurance. Furnishing of information in the case of accidents involving damage or personal injury. Refusal to give name or address or giving false name or address.
(6)A person holding a licence of an animal or animal-dawn vehicle shall, if required so to do, give any information which it is in his power to give and which may lead to the identification and apprehension of the rider of the animal or the driver of the animaldrawn vehicle (of which animal or vehicle that person is the licence holder) who may have committed an offence or who may have been involved in an accident resulting in personal injury or damage to any vehicle, animal or other property; and should he fail to do so or give false information, he shall be guilty of an offence under these regulations. 5.
(1)No animal or animal-drawn vehicle licensed under these regulations may be transferred to another person without that transfer being registered with the Authority. Transferability or disposal of animals and animal-drawn vehicles.
(2)Any person who agrees to sell, or sells, or otherwise disposes of an animal or an animal-drawn vehicle licensed under these regulations shall, within seven days from such sale or disposal, deliver to the Authority the relative licence, together with the transfer of animal or animal-drawn vehicle form.
(3)The Authority shall then license the animal or animaldrawn vehicle in the name of the new owner and it shall issue a new licence to the new owner against such fee as is established in the First Schedule. Part III DRIVING LICENCE 6.
(1)A person shall not ride an animal under saddle or drive or otherwise operate an animal-drawn vehicle on a road unless he is the holder of a relevant animal or animal-drawn vehicle driving licence issued by the Authority. Driving licence categories. Amended by: L.N. 125 of 2018; L.N. 345 of 2021. 6 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66
(2)Driving licences shall be divided into the following categories: (a) Licence X for the driving of an animal-drawn vehicle licensed under Licence A or Licence B established in regulation 3
(2): Provided that the holder of a Licence X shall also be authorised to drive an animal-drawn vehicle licensed under Licence C or under Licence D established in regulation 3
(2); (
- b)Licence Y for the driving of animal-drawn vehicles other than those for which a driving licence X or a driving licence Z is required; and (
- c)Licence Z for the riding of an animal under saddle licensed under Licence E established in regulation 3
(2).
(3)To qualify for Licence X, an applicant must (
- a)be at least eighteen years of age; (
- b)present a certificate from a licensed physician that certifies that he is in good physical condition and that he does not suffer from any medical condition which may substantially impair his or her ability to operate an animal-drawn vehicle or to control an animal; (
- c)have attended a course approved by the Authority in: (
- i)proper equine grooming, care, equipment, nutrition, welfare and first aid; and (
- ii)the operation of an animal-drawn vehicle; (
- d)have passed a test devised by the Authority which shall include, but shall not be limited to, knowledge of the Highway Code: Provided that a person in possession of a valid motor vehicle driving licence shall be deemed to satisfy this requirement; (
- e)have completed a course and passed a test approved by the Authority consisting of general knowledge and customer care; and (
- f)Cap. 9. be of good repute and conduct. For the purpose of this paragraph, a person shall not be deemed to satisfy the requirement of good repute and conduct (
- i)if he has been found guilty of committing any crime contemplated in: i. Title I of Part II of Book First of the Criminal Code or articles 198, 199, 203, 203A, 204, 204A, 204B, 204C, 205, 211, 212, 217 (in the event that the arms proper used for the commission of the offence is a fire-arm), 220, 238(a), 248B, 248C, 248D of the Criminal Code; USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 ii. articles 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of the White Slave Traffic (Suppression) Ordinance; iii. articles 4, 5, 6(a), 7, 8(b), 8(c), 8(e), 11, 13
(2), 14
(3), 15, 15A, 16, 17, 18, 22
(1)(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), 22(1C), 22(1D)(a), 22(1E) and 22(3BA)
(5)of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; iv. articles 37, 38, 44, 50 and 61 of the Malta Armed Forces Act; (
- ii)for such period during which he is serving a sentence of imprisonment of at least one month; (iii) for such period immediately following time spent serving a sentence of imprisonment for a term or terms of at least one month imposed on such person for a crime or crimes connected with violence committed on a person, which period shall be: i. of three months for sentences of imprisonment for a term of at least six months and not more than two years; and ii. equal to one-fourth of the term of imprisonment for which such person was sentenced for sentences for terms of imprisonment of more than two years (
- iv)Cap. 63 Cap. 101 Cap. 220 if he has been found guilty of committing any corresponding offence under any law of a country or territory outside Malta: Provided that where the applicant was less than eighteen years of age at the time of the commission of the offence, the period referred to in sub-paragraph (iii) shall not be longer than two years. For the purposes of determining whether a person is of good repute and conduct in terms of this paragraph (f), the term "sentence" shall not include: (
- i)a probation order issued in terms of article 7 of the Probation Act or article 5 of the Probation of Offenders Act and which has been complied with by the probationer or an absolute or conditional discharge issued under article 22 of the Probation Act or article 9 of the Probation of Offenders Act which has been complied with; or (
- ii)a sentence for the commission of an offence for which the offender has been pardoned by the President of Malta in terms of article 93
(1)of the Constitution of Malta; provided that this subparagraph shall only apply from the date on which the President of Malta has granted such pardon; or (iii) a sentence which is at the moment of application under appeal; (iv) a sentence for the commission of an offence which - Cap. 446. Cap. 152. 7 8 [ S.L.499.66 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD i. ii. iii.
(4)was committed before the date of publication of these regulations; was committed by a person who had a valid horse-drawn cab driver’s tag issued to him by the Authority before the date of publication of these regulations; and was delivered at least five years before the date of application for the renewal of the horse-drawn cab driver’s tag. (a) A holder of a driver’s Licence X shall be obliged to satisfy the conditions of sub-regulation
(3)(
- f)at all times during the validity of the licence. (
- b)A holder of a Driver’s Licence X shall inform the Authority in writing of any conviction against him of any offence contemplated in paragraph (f)(
- i)of subregulation 3 within twenty-one days from that conviction or, when an appeal is entered, within twenty days from when such appeal is decided. (
- c)A person who contravenes paragraph (
- b)shall be guilty of an offence. (
- d)Within three
(3)months preceding the date of expiry of Licence X, and thereafter, the holder thereof shall be obliged to submit an application for renewal with the Authority in such manner and against such payment as may be prescribed by the Authority together with: (
- i)a police conduct certificate; and (
- ii)a signed declaration by virtue of which he confirms that he still satisfies the condition of good conduct and repute and that since the issuance of the last licence he has not been found guilty of any criminal offence in violation of the provisions of regulation 6
(3)(f).
(5)To qualify for Licence Y or Licence Z, an applicant must: (
- a)be at least sixteen years of age; (
- b)present a certificate from a licensed physician that certifies that he is in good physical condition and that he does not suffer from any medical disabilities which may substantially impair his or her ability to operate an animal-drawn vehicle or to control an animal; (
- c)have passed a test devised by the Authority which shall include, but not be limited to, knowledge of the Highway Code: Provided that persons in possession of a valid motor vehicle driving licence shall be deemed to satisfy this requirement; and (
- d)accept to attend any other course related to the care and welfare of animals and on the handling and operation of animals and animal-drawn vehicles, USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 9 which the Authority may introduce from time to time during the validity of the licence.
(6)A Licence X issued under this regulation shall be renewed every five years. Licences Y and Z issued under this regulation shall be renewed every ten years: Provided that upon reaching the age of fifty years, the certificate mentioned in sub-regulations
(3)(b) and
(5)(b) shall be presented every five years: Provided further that upon reaching the age of seventy years, the certificate mentioned in sub-regulations
(3)(b) and
(5)(b) shall be presented every two years.
(7)Drivers of karrozzini who, upon the publication of these regulations were already licensed by the Authority to drive such vehicles shall be deemed as holding a category X driving licence under these regulations. Part IV OPERATOR’S LICENCE 7.
(1)No person shall qualify to obtain an Operator’s Licence in terms of this regulation unless such person is the holder of a valid Licence A issued in terms of regulation 3
(2). Operator’s licence required.
(2)No person shall operate a karrozzin without having first obtained an operator’s licence issued by the Authority.
(3)No person shall cause or permit an animal-drawn vehicle to be used for the road transport of passengers for hire or reward unless that vehicle is licensed for that purpose.
(4)No person who holds an operator’s licence issued in terms of this regulation shall permit the karrozzin which he is licensed to operate to be driven by any person who does not hold a driving Licence X issued in terms of regulation 6
(2).
(5)A licence to operate a karrozzin shall be renewed every five years. Part V GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO LICENCES 8.
(1)A person desiring to obtain a licence issued in terms of Parts II, III or IV or to renew any licence so issued shall apply to the Authority and the Authority shall decide and give a reply on that application within thirty days from receipt of the application and all required documentation.
(2)The Authority may refuse any application for a new licence or for the renewal thereof whenever any of the conditions provided for in these or other regulations are not met.
(3)The Authority shall refuse to renew an operator’s licence and, or a licence issued in terms of regulation 3
(2)if the holder does not present, together with the application for renewal, a certificate on the animal’s general physical condition issued by a li c e n s e d v e t e r in a r ia n f or e a c h a ni m a l t o be u s e d u nd e r th e operator’s licence certifying that the animal is fit to be used for the Application and refusal of licence. 10 [ S.L.499.66 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD purpose of the licence. Cap. 490. Suspension or revocation of licence. Cap. 439.
(4)Where the Authority intends to refuse to issue any licence or to renew a licence, it shall give the applicant concerned notice in writing of such intended refusal, setting out the reasons for its decision. Such notice shall state that the applicant has the right to make representations in writing, within ten days, to the Authority giving reasons why the application should not be refused. The Authority shall consider any such representations before arriving at a final decision. The Authority shall notify in writing its final decision to the applicant concerned and by that notice shall, if so required, also inform the applicant that he has a right to appeal to the Tribunal.
(5)Where an application for the issue or renewal of a licence is refused by the Authority, the applicant may, within thirty days from the Authority’s decision, appeal to the Tribunal against such decision in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Justice Act. 9.
(1)The Authority may suspend any licence issued under regulation 3
(2)if: (
- a)the animal is, in the opinion of a veterinary surgeon, not fit to carry out the work it is licensed for; or (
- b)the licence holder fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of these regulations and, or with standards, guidelines and regulations relating to the welfare of animals issued under the Animal Welfare Act; (
- c)the licence holder has acted in such a manner which could reasonably be construed to be detrimental to public health or public safety, and such suspension shall last for a period of not more than thirty days except for suspensions under paragraph (
- a)which shall last until such time as a veterinary surgeon certifies that the animal is fit for the work intended or the animal is substituted with a new animal: Cap. 439. Provided that any convalescing animal with regards to which a licence for use on the road has been suspended may still be used on a road which is not an arterial or distributor road as established by the Authority for rehabilitation purposes only until such time as a veterinary surgeon certifies that the animal is once again fit for use on the road.
(2)Whenever a licence holder shall be charged in any court with any serious infringement to the Animal Welfare Act or any regulation made thereunder, the Authority shall suspend his licence pending final disposition of the charges against him.
(3)An operator’s licence issued in terms of regulation 7 or a driver’s category X licence issued in terms of regulation 6 shall be revoked by the Authority if at any time its holder accumulates an aggregate of 200 penalty points in terms of these regulations.
(4)A licence shall also be revoked by the Authority if it is so ordered to do by a Court by means of a decree or judgment which is USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 11 definitive and not subject to appeal.
(5)Where any such licence is revoked, its holder may not apply for any licence under these regulations before the lapse of two years from such revocation and the said licence shall only be issued if the applicant meets the conditions under regulation 6
(3)(d), (
- e)and (
- f)in respect of an application for a driver ’s category X licence, or regulation 7
(1)in respect of an application for an operator’s licence.
(6)The holder of any licence issued in terms of these regulations may, except where its revocation has been ordered in terms of sub-regulation
(4), appeal to the Tribunal in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Justice Act against any decision of the Authority to revoke or suspend a licence, within thirty days from the Authority’s decision. 10.
(1)The issue and renewal of licences in terms of these regulations shall only be made following the payment of the appropriate fee established in terms of the First Schedule. Cap. 490. Provisions regarding licences.
(2)Where an animal-drawn vehicle is being driven on the road or an animal under saddle is being used on the road, the driver or rider, as the case may be, shall be obliged to have his driving licence in his possession and to produce it on being so demanded by an authorised officer.
(3)The licensee shall notify the Authority of any changes in the licence details. 11. The Authority shall keep a register of all licences issued by it under these regulations, which register shall contain such details as are necessary to identify the licence holders and the vehicles and animals used by them and shall distinguish between the different licences. Part VI USE OF ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES 12.
(1)The license holder, operator and driver of any animaldrawn vehicle shall individually be responsible to ensure that: (
- a)the vehicle used on the road is in good operating condition, the axles are well-greased, and that all operating mechanisms are in good working order; (
- b)in the case of animal-drawn vehicles used for hire or reward, the vehicle is equipped with mechanical brakes in good working condition and set in a locked position when the vehicle is not in motion; (
- c)the animal is well groomed, fit and capable to draw the vehicle; (
- d)the vehicle is maintained in a safe and clean condition; (
- e)the animal-drawn vehicle is equipped with: (
- i)a bio-degradable chemical to be poured over animal urine by drivers so as to break down and eliminate accumulated agents and odours, and Register of all licences. Responsibility. 12 [ S.L.499.66 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD the drivers shall ensure that the chemical is used in a manner not to cause injury or harm to the animal: Provided that this requirement shall only apply to animal-drawn vehicles used for hire or reward; (
- ii)if so required by the Authority, wheels which are covered with rubber or any other material approved by the Authority if the vehicle is used on a road made up of paving slabs consisting of any material other than asphalt or tarmac; and (iii) a catching net or an apron or any other device approved by the Authority to catch the animal’s excrement and cleaning equipment to immediately clean any excrement falling on the road.
(2)Drivers shall, furthermore (
- a)clean from the road any animal urine and any excrement that is not caught in the net at the first available opportunity; (
- b)clean the net or apron and dispose of the excrement at the first available opportunity; (
- c)in the case of a driver of a karrozzin, keep all cab stands and roads clean and free of animal excrement, including animal urine; and (
- d)in the case of a driver of an animal-drawn vehicle for which a Licence D has been issued, drive the vehicle only after ensuring that from his driving position he has a clear and unobstructed vision of the road ahead.
(3)Operators and drivers of karrozzini shall keep karrozzini stands clean at all times and shall ensure that such stands are provided with a constant supply of fresh water.
(4)No operator may make use of or avail himself of the facilities of karrozzini stands that are provided with a purposely built-up shelter and, or other utilities, which may include preparations for the connection to water supply mains and cesspits, unless such operator has entered into an agreement with the Authority which regulates the rights and obligations of the said operator relating to the use of the said karrozzin stands. Similarly, no driver driving a karrozzin whose operator has not entered into an agreement with the Authority with regards to the use of the said stands may make use of such karrozzin stand or to avail himself of its facilities. It shall be the responsibility of those operators or drivers who enter into an agreement with the Authority for the use of such stands, to manage and keep such stands clean and well maintained and supplied with water at all times.
(5)When used after sunset, an animal-drawn vehicle licensed under these regulations shall additionally be equipped with: (
- a)at least one lamp displaying a white light clearly USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 13 visible from a distance of not less than 300 metres to the front of the vehicle; (
- b)a red light at or towards the rear of each side of the vehicle that is clearly visible from a distance of not less than 300 metres to the rear; and (
- c)a red reflector at or towards the rear of each side of the animal-drawn vehicle, that is not over 1.5 metres above ground level, and is clearly visible from a distance of at least 30 metres from the rear of the vehicle when light is projected onto it by another vehicle’s headlight on low-beam. 13. Where, upon any inspection, an animal-drawn vehicle used for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward is found to be unsafe or unclean, the Authority shall direct that such vehicle be taken out of service until such condition is corrected. Such vehicle shall be re-inspected and approved by an authorised officer or a person appointed for such purpose by the Authority before re tu r n in g t o se rv i c e , an d f o ll o wi n g t he p a y m e n t o f t h e fe e established in the First Schedule. Inspection of animal-drawn vehicle. 14.
(1)The Director of Veterinary Services may, upon a report made to him by an authorised officer, require the operator or driver of an animal-drawn vehicle not to use for the drawing of any vehicle any animal that appears to be ill, overtired, undernourished, overloaded, injured, or lame or whose health or life, in the opinion of a veterinary surgeon, is in danger or which may constitute a hazard to other road users. Requirements for animals in service.
(2)In order for an animal whose use has been excluded in terms of sub-regulation
(1)to be once again used for the drawing of any vehicle, such animal shall be re-examined and a new certificate issued for the animal by a veterinary surgeon, which certificate must be submitted to the Authority and to the Director of Veterinary Services. The licence holder shall be allowed to once again make use of such animal for the drawing of vehicles upon the presentation of the said certificate unless the Director of Veterinary Services requires another examination. 15.
(1)The Authority may, at any time, request an operator of an animal-drawn vehicle used for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward, to have the said vehicle or any animal used by him for such a purpose to be examined by the Authority in the case of the vehicle or by a veterinary surgeon in the case of an animal.
(2)The cost of examination of an animal shall be the responsibility of the operator if the animal had been found to be in a bad physical condition, and the cost of the examination shall be borne by the Authority if the animal had been found to be in a good physical condition.
(3)If, upon inspection, a vehicle or an animal is certified to be unfit for the conveyance of passengers, the Authority shall direct that the vehicle or animal be taken out of service until such condition is corrected. Examination of vehicles and animals. 14 [ S.L.499.66 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD
(4)Where an operator fails to comply with a request to present a vehicle or an animal for inspection he shall be guilty of an offence. Driver to be in possession of a tag and shall maintain a clean appearance. Part VII USE OF ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLE FOR HIRE OR REWARD 16.
(1)No person may drive an animal-drawn vehicle for hire or reward unless that person has, besides a category X driving licence, a tag issued by the Authority.
(2)The Authority shall issue, to a driver in possession of a Licence X driving licence, a tag against the payment of the fee as subscribed in the First Schedule.
(3)Every such driver shall, while driving an animal-drawn vehicle used for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward or w h i l e w a i t i n g o n a k a rro zz in st a n d w h er e t ha t ve h i cl e i s a karrozzin, wear in a conspicuous place and in a manner that it may easily be seen the tag issued to him by the Authority.
(4)It shall not be lawful for a driver to lend his tag to any other person, or to permit any other person to make use thereof, even though such person is licensed to act as a driver of an animal-drawn vehicle. It shall likewise be unlawful for a person to make use of a tag issued to any other person.
(5)In the event that the tag becomes discoloured, disfigured or is torn, the driver shall immediately return such tag to the Authority and the Authority shall issue a replacement tag free of charge: Provided that the holder of the driver’s tag shall pay to the Authority the fee prescribed in the First Schedule for the fourth and any subsequent replacement of a driver’s tag made within the tag’s validity period.
(6)A driver who loses his tag shall immediately, and without delay, inform the Authority, and, if he proves to the satisfaction of the Authority that the tag had been lost without any fault on his part, the Authority shall issue a replacement tag against the payment of the fee prescribed in the First Schedule.
(7)A driver shall return the tag immediately to the Authority upon the revocation or the suspension of his driving licence and the Authority shall give due receipt for the driver’s tag so returned.
(8)A tag issued under this regulation shall be renewed every five years subject to a refresher course organised by the Authority.
(9)The driver of a karrozzin shall maintain a clean appearance and, if a uniform has been designed by the Authority, wear such uniform at all times while he is driving the karrozzin. Hiring of animaldrawn vehicles and karrozzini. 17.
(1)No animal-drawn vehicle other than those licensed under Licence A or B may be hired for the conveyance of passengers.
(2)Karrozzini may only be hired from a karrozzin stand unless the karrozzin has been pre-booked for a special service: USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 15 Provided that the driver of a karrozzin which is in motion and which is further away than fifty meters from a karrozzin stand may accept to provide a service to any person who beckons him to stop.
(3)No driver of a karrozzin exposed for hire on any stand may, without reasonable cause, refuse the hire of his vehicle from any person requesting such hire to any given place.
(4)The driver of a karrozzin, while standing or plying for hire, shall not importune any person to hire such animal-drawn vehicle and shall not make use of the services of any other person for such purpose.
(5)A karrozzin plying for hire, or exposed on a karozzin stand, or working on hire without a mark distinguishing such vehicle as being licensed, shall be deemed to be unlicensed.
(6)A karrozzin shall not stop, even temporarily, at any place that is not within five meters of a karrozzin stand except for the purpose of cleaning any excrement which has not been collected in the catching net or to provide drinking water to the animal.
(7)Karrozzini stands shall only be those established by the Authority. 18.
(1)A driver or a person licensed to operate a karrozzin for hire or reward shall charge a fare that is not higher than the fares prescribed in the Second Schedule. Fare to be charged and loading of passengers.
(2)The person licensed to drive or operate a karrozzin shall display in such place and in the manner and format as may be determined by the Authority, the table of fares and such other information as may be established by the Authority.
(3)A driver shall not carry on a karrozzin a number of persons greater than that established in the karrozzin licence.
- The operator or driver of an animal-drawn vehicle used for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward shall issue to the hirer a fiscal receipt showing the amount of fare charged. Part VIII USE OF ANIMALS UNDER SADDLE
- No person may ride any animal on the road bareback and without a saddle. Issuing of receipt. Riding of animals under saddle.
- Any person riding an animal under saddle on the road shall wear a safety helmet at all times. Wearing of helmet.
- Any person riding an animal under saddle on the road shall clean up any excrement left by the said animal immediately after returning the said animal to its stable. Cleaning of excrement.
- Animals under saddle which are used after sunset shall be equipped with high visibility leg and tail straps and martingale. Use of animals after sunset. 16 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 Conditions related to horse riding schools. Part IX HORSE-BACK RIDING SCHOOLS 24.
(1)Any person who administers a school intended to teach horse-riding shall be obliged to ensure that the following requirements are observed at all times: (a) without prejudice to the generality of regulation 4, the operation of the horse-back riding school shall be covered by a policy of insurance in respect of third party risks as complies with sub-regulation
(2)of this regulation; (
- b)any horse guide employed to teach horse-riding to learners shall be at least eighteen years of age and must hold a Licence Z; (
- c)children under the age of ten shall only be allowed to ride a horse for the purpose of learning horse-back riding if accompanied by an adult and on a lead; (
- d)all riders shall wear a safety helmet and all animals used by learners shall be equipped with a safety rein; (
- e)a horse guide shall not have more than two horses on a lead at any time; and (
- f)no learner shall ride on any animal for the purpose of learning horse-back riding on any arterial or distributor road established by the Authority except for the purpose of crossing from one road to the other: Provided that during such crossing the animals on which the learners are riding shall be held by the horse guide on a lead. Requirements in respect of insurance policy and limit of liability. Prohibition from use of certain roads.
(2)Any person who administers a school intended to teach horse-riding shall keep in force at all times a policy of insurance issued by an authorised insurer which indemnifies the horse-riding school specified in the policy in respect of any liability which may be incurred by such school in respect of the death of or bodily injury to any person (including horse guides and instructors engaged by the school, as well as learners and clients benefiting from the services offered by the horse-riding school) and, or damage to any property resulting from any accident which occurs in the course of the operation of the business of the horse-riding school, for a total liability which shall not be less than five hundred thousand euro (€500,000) for each claim, irrespective of the number of parties involved or the nature of the damage. PART X GENERAL PROVISIONS 25.
(1)No animal or any animal-drawn vehicle, other than police cavalry, military parades and animal-drawn vehicles for which a Licence A or a Licence B has been issued, may be used on any road listed in the Third Schedule on any day between 07:00 hours and 09:00 hours and between 16:00 hours and 18:00 hours, except on Saturdays, Sundays and national and public holidays. USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 17
(2)Without prejudice to any other liability which may be incurred by the offender, an authorised officer shall have the power to remove any animal or any other animal-drawn vehicle being used in contravention of sub-regulation
(1). 26.
(1)No animal race shall be held on any road without the prior written authorisation of the Authority. Prohibition of racing on roads.
(2)Subject to the prior written authorisation of the Authority, animal races may only be held on the roads listed in the Fourth Schedule: Provided that, for traditional and folkloristic horse races which are held on certain feasts and special occasions, the Authority may, upon an application made to such effect, issue an ad hoc authorisation to hold such races in a road other than those listed in the Fourth Schedule: Provided further that the authorisation so issued by the Authority may contain any conditions which the Authority may deem fit to impose and shall also be subject to the prior written au thorisat ions by the Com missioner of Poli ce or any other competent authority responsible from public safety during such e v e n t s a n d b y t h e D i r e c t o r o f Ve t e r i n a r y S e r v i c e s , w h i c h authorisations may contain such terms and conditions as may be considered necessary or expedient to secure public safety and animal welfare on the road when it is in use for the animal racing event and which the applicant shall be obliged to observe. 27. A driver of an animal or of an animal-drawn vehicle, shall at all times while on the road - Conduct of drivers. (a) act in a reasonable, prudent, and courteous manner; (b) not permit an unlicensed person to operate an animaldrawn vehicle under his control; (c) not permit a person on the back of an animal drawing a vehicle when under his control; (d) not leave an animal unattended; (e) never permit any overloading of his animal-drawn vehicle; (f) not operate an animal-drawn vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or other substance that could adversely affect his ability to operate an animaldrawn carriage; and (g) observe and obey all traffic laws and regulations and be liable for any contravention thereof. 28.
(1)The driver of an animal or an animal-drawn vehicle shall immediately report any accident involving such vehicle to the Police. The owner of the animal or animal-drawn vehicle which has been involved in any accident shall notify the Authority of such accident by not later than the first working day following the accident.
(2)No animal or animal-drawn carriage involved in an accident Accidents. 18 [ S.L.499.66 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD where damage to third party property or injury to a third party has occurred or where structural damage to the carriage or injury to the animal has occurred, shall be used again until the said vehicle has been inspected by an authorised officer or by any other person appointed by the Authority, the fee established in the First Schedule has been paid for such inspection and the animal has been certified for service by a veterinarian. Penalties and penalty points. Part XI OFFENCES AND PENALTIES 29.
(1)A person who contravenes the provisions of regulation 3
(1)or
(10)shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) of five hundred euro (€500).
(2)A person who contravenes the provisions of regulation 4
(1)shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable: (
- a)in the case of a first offence, to a fine (multa) of not less than two thousand and five hundred euro (€2,500) but not exceeding four thousand and five hundred euro (€4,500) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to both such fine and imprisonment; (
- b)in the case of a second offence, to a fine (multa) of not less than four thousand and five hundred euro (€4,500) but not exceeding six thousand euro (€6,000) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to both such fine and imprisonment; and (
- c)in the case of a third or subsequent offence, to a fine (multa) of not less than six thousand euro (€6,000) but not exceeding seven thousand and five hundred euro (€7,500) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or to both such fine and imprisonment and to disqualification from holding a driving licence issued under these regulations for twelve months.
(3)A person who contravenes the provisions of regulation 4
(5)shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding fifty euro (€50) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to both such fine and imprisonment.
(4)A person who contravenes the provisions of regulation 4
(6)shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding fifty euro (€50) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to both such fine and imprisonment.
(5)Any person who contravenes the provisions of regulation 6
(1)shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable (
- a)to a fine (multa) of not less than fifty euro (€50) but not exceeding two hundred euro (€200) or up to three months imprisonment where a person drives, or causes or permits to be driven, an animal or an animal-drawn vehicle without the person driving the vehicle being USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 the holder of a driving licence; (
- b)to a fine (multa) of not less than two hundred euro (€200) but not exceeding five hundred euro (€500) or up to three months imprisonment where a person drives an animal-drawn vehicle for the transport of passengers for hire or reward without holding the appropriate driving licence; and (
- c)to a fine (multa) of not less than five hundred euro (€500) but not exceeding one thousand euro (€1,000) or up to three months imprisonment where a person causes or permits another person to drive an animaldrawn vehicle for the transport of passengers for hire or reward without that other person holding the appropriate driving licence.
(6)A person who contravenes the provisions of regulation 7 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine (multa) of not less than one thousand euro (€1,000) but not exceeding five thousand euro (€5,000) or up to three months imprisonment or both fine and imprisonment. Furthermore, the court may order the immediate revocation of the operator’s licence as well as the confiscation for a period of not less than one month but not exceeding three months of the vehicle used where that person had permitted or caused that vehicle to be used not for the purpose for which it is licensed.
(7)A person who contravenes the provisions of regulation 12
(2)(
- a)and (
- c)shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to (
- a)a fine (multa) of one hundred euro (€100) for a first offence and shall have his licence suspended for not more than one month; (
- b)a fine (multa) of two hundred euro (€200) for a second offence within twelve months from the first offence and shall have his licence suspended for not more than two months; and (
- c)a fine (multa) of three hundred euro (€300) for a third and subsequent offence within twelve months from the first offence and shall have his licence suspended for not more than three months. For the purposes of this sub-regulation, in respect of a driver "licence" means the driving licence issued under these regulations, and in respect of an operator or owner "licence" means the operator’s licence issued under these regulations or the driving licence issued under these regulations where the owner is not an operator.
(8)A person who contravenes the provisions of regulation 19 shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the penalty prescribed under the Value Added Tax Act.
(9)A person who contravenes the provisions of regulation 26
(1)shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) of not less than one thousand and two Cap. 406. 19 20 [ S.L.499.66 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD hundred euro (€1,200) but not exceeding five thousand euro (€5,000) or to imprisonment for a period of not more than six months or to both such fine and imprisonment.
(10)A person who contravenes the provisions of regulation 27(
- f)shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to (
- a)a fine (multa) of not less than one thousand and two hundred euro (€1,200) and not exceeding one thousand and five hundred euro (€1,500) or to imprisonment for a period of not more than three months or to both fine and imprisonment and to disqualification from holding a driving licence issued under these regulations for six months for a first conviction; and (
- b)a fine (multa) of not less than one thousand and five hundred euro (€1,500) and not exceeding two thousand and five hundred euro (€2,500) or to imprisonment for a period of not more than six months or to both fine and imprisonment and to disqualification from holding a driving licence issued under these regulations for twelve months for a second or subsequent conviction.
(11)Any person who contravenes any other regulation other than those specified in sub-regulations
(1),
(2),
(3),
(4),
(5),
(6),
(7),
(8),
(9)and
(10)shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) of not less than twenty-five euro (€25) but not exceeding three hundred euro (€300).
(12)Where the holder of an operator’s licence or the holder of a category X driving licence is convicted of an offence by a court or a tribunal in contravention of these regulations there shall be attributed to that person, in addition to the fine, (a) thirty penalty points for every offence in contravention of regulations 3
(1)and
(10), 4, 6
(1), 7
(3)and 27(f), and (b) ten penalty points for every offence in contravention of any other provision of these regulations.
(13)For the purposes of sub-regulation
(12), it shall be the duty of the registrar of the court, or the clerk of the tribunal, which delivers judgement, to inform in writing the Authority with the names and identity numbers of the persons convicted under these regulations and the fine imposed thereon.
(14)Penalty points, as provided for under the preceding subregulation, shall be attributed also to a person who pays the penalty instead of being summoned before a court or a tribunal.
(15)Where any fine is imposed by the court or by a tribunal for any offence under these regulations and such fine has not been paid, the Authority shall withhold from renewing the animal-drawn vehicle’s licence or the driving licence, as the case may be, of the person concerned on the expiry thereof until such time as the payment of the fine is effected. USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 30.
(1)The Authority may impose the administrative penalties prescribed in the fourth and fifth columns of the Fifth Schedule on any operator and, or driver of animal-drawn vehicles used for hire or reward who contravenes the provisions of the regulations listed in the first column of the said Schedule. 21 Administrative penalties and right of appeal.
(2)Where the Authority imposes such administrative penalties, it shall also impose the penalty points prescribed in the fifth column of the Fifth Schedule.
(3)Where the person on whom an administrative penalty is being imposed has contravened a regulation both as an operator and as a driver, there shall be imposed on that person the highest of the penalties in the third and fourth columns in the Fifth Schedule in relation to that contravention together with the applicable number of penalty points.
(4)No administrative penalty shall be imposed on an operator or a driver of an animal-drawn vehicle used for hire or reward for a breach of these regulations where criminal proceedings have already been instituted in court or in a tribunal against such person with respect to the said breach.
(5)The Authority shall, before imposing an administrative penalty in terms of these regulations, inform the person on whom the penalty is being imposed of its intention to do so by notice in writing. Every such notice shall state that the person concerned has a right to make presentations in writing within ten days to the Authority, giving reasons why the administrative penalty should not be imposed. The Authority shall consider any such representations before arriving at a final decision. The Authority shall notify in writing its final decision to the person concerned.
(6)A person aggrieved by the decision of the Authority to impose administrative penalties and the corresponding penalty points may within thirty days from the date when such decision is communicated to him, lodge an appeal therefrom to the Tribunal in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Justice Act. Cap. 490.
(7)Where a person does not pay the penalty within thirty days from the date of the final decision communicated to him in terms of sub-regulation
(5)and does not appeal in terms of sub-regulation
(6), ordinary proceedings shall be taken in respect of the contravention.
(8)Where, upon the renewal of any licence granted to an operator or driver of an animal-drawn vehicle licensed to be used for hire or reward, the person in whose name such licence is granted owes the Authority debts in the form of unpaid administrative penalties, such licence shall not be renewed unless and until such debt is settled in full. 31.
(1)Penalty points shall expire at the end of the period of three years after the date on which an offence was committed, and shall be removed from the records of the person concerned. Expiry of penalty points. 22 [ S.L.499.66 Cap. 439. No criminal action when an administrative penalty is paid. USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD
(2)Any such person shall have the number of penalty points recorded in his entry deducted by 50% if that person does not commit an offence in contravention of these regulations or in contravention of the Animal Welfare Act or any regulations made thereunder for a period of two years after the date on which that person has committed his last offence in breach of these regulations or in contravention of the Animal Welfare Act or any regulations made thereunder. 32. Where the Authority imposes an administrative penalty in terms of regulation 30, and the person on whom such penalty is imposed pays such penalty to the Authority within thirty days from the date of receipt of intimation to pay, no criminal proceedings shall be instituted against that person in relation to the relative breach. USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 23 FIRST SCHEDULE (Regulations 3, 5, 10, 13, 16, 28) Licence fees and other fees New Vehicle and Animal Licences New Licences B, C and D* .................................................... New Licence A (Karrozzin licence)* ..................................... Special licence in respect of Licence D vehicles* .................. New Licence E* .................................................................... €5 €20 €10 €2 Vehicle and Animal Licences Renewals: Licences B, C and D (every year)* ........................................ Licence A (Karrozzin licence) (every year)* ......................... Special licence in respect of Licence D vehicles (every year)* Licence E (every year)* ........................................................ €4 €20 €6 €2 Identification number plate (or replacement) for Licence A and Licence B ....................................................................... Identification number plate (or replacement) for Licence C ... Identification number other than a number plate (or replacement) for Licence D and Licence E ............................. 5-Year Operator’s licence ..................................................... Driving licence (annually)* .................................................. Duplicate/Replacement Licences ........................................... Tag and replacement ............................................................. Administrative fee for the issue of an Operator’s Licence or vehicle Licences A and B or driving Licences X and Y .......... Test for a driving Licence X or driving Licence Y or driving Licence Z .............................................................................. Fee for vehicle inspection ..................................................... * €75 €20 €12 €30 €1 €10 €12 €8 €25 €10 fees collected from these licences shall be on account of the Consolidated Fund. 24 [ S.L.499.66 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 18) Maximum fares to be charged by karrozzini drivers The following maximum fares shall be charged by time for the hiring of a horsedrawn vehicle per trip: Fare for the first half-hour or part thereof ........................... For each subsequent 15 minutes or part thereof .................. €35 €15 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 25 THIRD SCHEDULE (Regulation 25) Arterial and distributor roads on which animals or animal-drawn vehicles not used for hire or reward shall not circulate on any day between 07:00 hours and 09:00 hours and between 16:00 hours and 18:00 hours, except on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays IN MALTA: Attard: Triq in-Nutar Zarb, Triq Ħaż-Żebbuġ, Triq Notabile, Triq Iż-Żagħfran, Vjal de Paule, Triq l-Imdina, Vjal de Paule-Triq Birbal-il-Wied Baħar iċ-Ċagħak: Triq il-Kosta Balzan: Vjal De Paule, Triq Birbal, Triq l-Imdina, Triq in-Naxxar Birgu: Triq San Dwardu, Triq il-Kottonera Birkirkara: Il-By-Pass ta’ Birkirkara, Triq Dun Karm, Triq in-Naxxar, Triq ilWied, Triq Fleur-De-Lys, Triq Salvu Psaila Birżebbuġa: Triq Iż-Żejtun, Triq Ħal Far Bormla: Triq San Ġwann t’Għuxa, Triq il-Ġdida, Triq San Franġisk, Triq San Nikola, Triq l-Immakulata, Triq Fuq San Pawl, Triq Għajn Dwieli, Triq it-Tlett Ibliet/it-Telgħa ta’ Għajn Dwieli, Triq il-Ġublew tal-Fidda, Triq il-Kottonera, Triq Bormla Blata l-Bajda: Triq Nazzjonali Burmarrad: Triq Toni Camilleri Fgura: Triq San Nikola, Triq Għajn Dwieli, Triq Iż-Żejtun, Triq id-Dejma F l o r i a n a : Tr i q S a n t ’ A n n a , M i s r a ħ S a n t ’ A n n a , Tr i q N a z z j o n a l i , Tr i q l Indipendenza Għargħur: Triq tal-Balal Għaxaq: Triq tal-Barrani, Wesgħa Bir id-Deheb, Dawret Ħal-Għaxaq Gudja: Triq Ħal Far, Vjal l-Avjazzjoni, Dawret Ħal Għaxaq, Dawret il-Gudja Gżira: Triq Reġjonali, Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli Ħamrun: Triq l-Indipendenza, Triq Nazzjonali Iklin: Triq tal-Balal, Triq in-Naxxar Kirkop: Triq il-Belt Valletta, Triq l-Industrija, Triq Dun Ġużepp Barbara, Triq San Ġwann Lija: Triq in-Naxxar, Triq il-Mosta Luqa: Triq il-Kunsill ta’ l-Ewropa, Vjal l-Avjazzjoni Marsa: Triq Diċembru 13, Triq Nazzjonali, Triq Ħal Qormi, Triq Aldo Moro, Triq il-Labour, Xatt l-Għassara tal-Għeneb, Triq it-Tiġrija Bypass, Vjal Sir Paul Boffa, Triq Giuseppe Garibaldi Marsaskala: Triq Sant’Antnin Marsaxlokk: Triq Iż-Żejtun, Triq Marsaxlokk, Triq Birżebbuġa, Triq Axtart, Triq Melqart, Triq Bir-Rikka Mdina: Triq Tal-Infetti 26 [ S.L.499.66 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD Mellieħa: Triq il-Marfa, Dawret il-Mellieħa, Triq Louis Wettinger, It-Telgħa taxXemxija Mġarr: Triq Fisher, Triq iż-Żebbiegħ, Triq Il-Mosta, Triq ta’ Xifer il-Kief Mosta: Triq il-Belt Valletta, Triq il-Kostituzzjoni, Triq il-Kungress Ewkaristiku, Misraħ Rotunda, Triq ta’ Xifer il-Kief , Vjal l-Indipendenza, Triq il-Kbira, Triq San Pawl tal-Qliegħa, Vjal Millbrae, Triq il-Missjunarji Maltin, Triq Burmarrad Mqabba: Triq il-Belt Valletta Msida: Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli, Ix-Xatt tal-Imsida, Triq il-Wied tal-Imsida, Misraħ tal-Menqa/Misraħ Ġuze Ellul Mercer, Triq Dun Karm Naxxar: Triq is-Salini (il-parti mis-Salini sa Kennedy Grove), Triq il-Mosta, Triq tal-labour Paola: Vjal Sir Paul Boffa, Vjal Santa Luċia, Triq Kordin, Triq Għajn Dwieli, Triq Ħal Luqa, Triq Giuseppe Garibaldi Pembroke: Triq is-Slielem, Triq Sant’ Andrija Pietà: Triq Marina Qormi: Triq Manwel Dimech, Triq Ħal Qormi, Triq l-Imdina, Triq is-Sebħ, Triq Ġużè Duca, Mrieħel Bypass Rabat: Triq Valletta, Triq G. Borg Olivier, Triq Nikol Saura, Triq Telgħa tasSaqqajja, Triq Ħal-Tartani, Triq ta’ Xifer il-Kief, Triq tal-Infetti Safi: Triq San Ġwann (from 15th September to 15th June) San Ġiljan: Triq Reġjonali, Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli San Ġwann: Triq Birkirkara, Triq in-Naxxar, Vjal ir-Riħan, Triq Dun Karm, Triq Reġjonali, Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli San Pawl il-Baħar: Xatt il-Pwales, It-Telgħa tax-Xemxija, Triq ta’ Xifer il-Kief, Kennedy Drive, Dawret San Pawl il-Baħar; Triq Burmarrad, Triq Toni Camilleri Santa Lucija: Triq Bir id-Deheb, Triq Ħal Luqa Santa Venera: Triq il-Ferrovija, Triq Reġjonali, Triq Salvu Psaila, Triq il-Kanun, Il-Mini ta’ Santa Venera Siġġiewi: Triq is-Siġġiewi Swieqi: Triq Sant’ Andrija, Triq is-Slielem, Triq Reġjonali Tarxien: Triq Bir id-Deheb, Triq San Anard, Triq id-Dejma, Triq il-Gudja Żabbar: Triq tal-Labour, Triq il-Mina ta’ Hompesh, Triq Sant’ Antnin tal-Plier, Triq iż-Żejtun, Triq l-10 ta' Settembru 1797 Żebbuġ: Triq is-Siġġiewi, Triq l-Imdina, Triq Ħ’Attard, Triq Ħaż-Żebbuġ Żejtun: Triq Id-Dejma, Triq Il-Gudja, Triq tal-Barrani, Wesgħa Bir Id-Deheb, Triq Marsaxlokk, Triq Dun Ġuzepp Barbara Żurrieq: Triq il-Belt Valletta, Triq Dun Ġużepp Barbara USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD [ S.L.499.66 27 IN GOZO: Fontana: Triq L-Isptar San Ġiljan, Triq Tal-Għajn, Triq Ta' Għajn Tuta Għajnsielem: Triq Ta’ Xħajma, Triq L-Imġarr, Triq Sant' Antnin, Triq Ix-Xatt Munxar: Triq Xlendi, Triq Santa Duminka, Triq Marziena Nadur: Triq it-Tiġrija, Triq il-Knisja, Triq Ħanaq, Triq ir-Ramla l-Ħamra, Triq Għajn Qasab, Triq ir-Rabat, Triq San Ġwann, Triq l-Imġarr Qala: Triq Il-Qala, Triq l-Imġarr, Triq it-28 ta’ April 1688, Triq San Ġużepp Rabat: Triq l-Arcisqof P. Pace, Triq il-Wied, Triq San Leonardu, Triq Fortunato Mizzi, Triq Għajn Qatet, Triq Sta Duminka, Triq it-Tabib Anton Tabone, Triq irRepubblika, Triq Sant’ Ursola, Triq l-Imgħallem, Triq ta’ Wara s-Sur, Triq Forni ilĠir, Triq il-Kapuċċini, Triq Marija Meilaq, Triq l-Ewropa, Triq Viani, Triq itTomba, Triq id-Dawwara, Triq Gedrin, Triq Il-Papa Ġwanni Pawlu II, Triq Mro Dirjanu Lanzon, Triq Putirjal, Triq L-Imġarr Xewkija: Triq L-Imġarr, Triq Ta' Hamet, Triq Ta' Xħajma, Triq is-Sannat, Triq IxXewkija, Triq tal-Ħamrija, Triq L-Indipendenza Żebbuġ: Triq Ir-Rabat, Triq iż-Żebbuġ, Triq Marsalforn FOURTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 26) Roads on which animal races may be held with the prior written authorisation of the Authority IN MALTA: Triq Ta’ Srina; Rabat Triq San Ġuzepp; Żejtun/Żabbar IN GOZO: Triq Tax-Xagħra [ S.L.499.66 28 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD FIFTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 30) ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES AND PENALTY POINTS Column 1 Regulation 3
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(3)Column 2 Offence Column 3 Column 4 Penalty (€) Operator Driver 50 Failure to renew vehicle licence Identification number plate to be in clear view and kept clean at all times 25 Identification number plate showing unauthorized letters, number or marks 200 Driver not in possession of licence - Animal-drawn vehicle not in good working condition 35 - Brakes not in good working condition 50 - Animal not fit and capable to draw vehicle 100 - Animal-drawn vehicle not in a safe and clean condition 50 - Animal-drawn vehicle not equipped with bio-degradable chemical, catching net/apron or wheels not covered with rubber/other approved material 50 Animal-drawn vehicle not equipped with lights or lights are not used 50 Vehicle or animal not brought in for 30 and 30 examination daily Driver not in possession of tag Driver not wearing tag Driver permitting another person to use his tag Failure to return tag upon revocation or suspension Driver not maintaining a clean appearance or not wearing uniform Not hiring a karrozzin from a stand or hiring a karrozzin while in motion within 50m of a karrozzin stand Refusal to hire a karrozzin Calling or importuning a person to hire a karrozzin Stopping karrozzin not within 5m of a karrozzin stand Charging a higher fare Not displaying table of fares Overloading Column 5 Penalty points 5 15 3 50 30 20 3 15 3 35 5 50 5 35 5 35 5 50 5 50 50 5 5 5 50 5 25 3 25 3 35 25 4 3 35 4 35 250 50 50 4 10 5 5 USE OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD Column 1 Regulation 27 Column 2 Offence - 28
(1)Not acting in a prudent and courteous manner Permitting an unlicensed person to operate vehicle under his control Permitting a person to ride on the back of the animal Leaving animal unattended Overloading Not reporting accident to the Police [ S.L.499.66 Column 3 Column 4 Penalty (€) Operator Driver 29 Column 5 Penalty points 25 3 25 3 50 25 50 100 5 3 5 10