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A new strategy outlines the government's approach to regulating cars, vans, motorcycles and other vehicles sold in the UK.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Changes to legislation aimed to make HGVs more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Tyres aged 10 years and older will be banned.
Seventy-four actions to improve road safety have been published.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New rules on tyres could come into force early 2020.
An update on potential changes to legislation,highlighting government's intention to consult on options to ban older tyres on heavy vehicles.
Government to consult on options on banning older tyres.
Vehicle operators found using tyres more than 10 years old will face a follow-up investigation and potential regulatory action.
Update to the operators of heavy vehicles guidance.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) examiners will routinely check lorries they stop at the roadside for emissions cheat devices.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) examiners found 293 lorries fitted with emissions cheat devices at roadside checks between August and November 2017.
From August 2017, roadside checks of lorries carried out by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will include emissions cheat devices.
The UK has delivered changes to EU law to require all new lorries to be fitted with improved mirrors, ensuring the safety of cyclists.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Speed limit for heavy goods vehicles consultation.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Operational trial of longer semi-trailers in order to gather practical evidence after consultation.
Consultation to increase semi-trailer and set a maximum heavy good vehicles length.
Announces the launch of a consultation on proposals to give VOSA examiners new powers to stop commercial vehicles for inspection.
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