[katex]

Was a bit more complicated than this. He stated that he had not even started work, and had just popped out for some teabags.

Also, the car was not registered as a business vehicle, only private, and the Insurance Certificate is what the Welsh courts wish to see. Mind you, if he is off-setting the van against tax is a different matter.

He has paid the fine ('cos would have increased to £50 within a couple of weeks if not paid), but is obviously appealing against it.

He was with another self-employed painter/decorator too... a 16 year old who himself was smoking.

Even the 'experts' interviewed were a little unclear as the exact law on this ... and was Wales, which could make a difference.