(1) In this section -

'public place' shall have the meaning assigned to it by section 1 (amended by section 78 of the Finance Act 1976) of the Act of 1952;

'use' in relation to use of a vehicle shall be construed as if 'use' included keeping or leaving a vehicle stationary.

(2) A declaration ('non-use declaration') may be made by the registered owner of a vehicle, and furnished to a licensing authority, that the vehicle will not be used in a public place.

(3) A non-use declaration shall -

(a) be made in writing or by electronic means,

(b) specify the name of the registered owner,

(c) specify the identification mark assigned to the vehicle concerned under section 131(5) of the Finance Act 1992,

(d) specify a period -