5.— (1) Where a CVR test operator issues a pass statement in relation to tests carried out on a CVR vehicle in accordance with section 4 the Minister shall issue, or cause to be issued, a F3[certificate referred to in paragraph (a) of the definition of "certificate of roadworthiness" in section 2] in respect of that vehicle.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1) the Minister may make regulations providing for—

(a) the issue, form, display, validity and duration of a F4[certificate referred to in paragraph (a) of the definition of "certificate of roadworthiness" in section 2],

(b) the issue of, and fee for, a F4[certificate referred to in paragraph (a) of the definition of "certificate of roadworthiness" in section 2] and a replacement certificate of roadworthiness,

(c) the revocation of a F4[certificate referred to in paragraph (a) of the definition of "certificate of roadworthiness" in section 2] (and related matters including the reimbursement of fees),

(d) the giving up of a F4[certificate referred to in paragraph (a) of the definition of "certificate of roadworthiness" in section 2] that has been revoked, and

(e) the recall and retesting of a vehicle in respect of which a F4[certificate referred to in paragraph (a) of the definition of "certificate of roadworthiness" in section 2] has been issued.

(3) A person who contravenes a provision of regulations made under subsection (2) that is stated in the regulations to be a penal provision commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a class A fine.

(4) The existence of a certificate of roadworthiness that is in force in respect of a vehicle does not affect any prosecution for an offence under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2011.