This document outlines the regulations governing hovercraft operations in the United Kingdom, as established by the Hovercraft (general) order of 1972. It details the specific rules and requirements that came into effect on September 2, 1983, superseding previous regulations from 1981 and 1982. The regulations apply across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

This is a statutory instrument, a piece of legislation that holds legal authority. Its reception is determined by its legal standing and adherence to established regulatory frameworks rather than public opinion or critical review. As a legal document, its primary function is to provide a clear and enforceable set of rules for hovercraft operations.