S.L. 65.22 Art. 6Derogations.

(1) The competent authority may grant temporary derogations from Annex A and Annex B to the ADR for the purpose of carrying out within Malta any necessary trials, provided that at no time the safety of the vehicle crew and roads open to the public are compromised.

(2) Any abovementioned derogation is to be applied without discrimination on grounds of nationality or the place of establishment of the consignor, haulier or consignee.

(3) Any derogation granted in accordance with the provisions of this regulation may extend for a period not exceeding five years, which period may not be renewed.