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Asseclatlor legal department to highlight the latest Changes to UK and Eli transport law. He Is unable to take telephone calls at CArs Offices but written enquiries will be passed on.
4-3 RECENT G. IMMINENT
troy LEGISLATION
The Motor Cars (Driving Instruction) (Admission of Community Licence Holders) Regulations 1999. CIF 1 April 1999. Provides that the holder of an FEA state-issued driving licence may be registered as an approved driving instructor without having to change his existing licence.
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 1999. CIF 10 February 1999. Increase a variety of driving test and driving licence fees.
The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 1998. CIF lAugust 1998. The fees payable on first examination or subsequent test rise by 10%. The rate for a twoaxle vehicle rises from £32 to £35.20; a triaxle trailer goes up from 117.90 to E19.70.
The Motor Vehicle (EC Type Approval) Regulations 1998. CIF 23 September1998. Consolidate and revoke earlier Type Approval regulations from
1992-1997, mainly concerning light passenger vehicles. Certificates of Conformity must also be in order. Similar provisions are introduced for parts for motor vehicles (not limited to light PSVs).
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No4) Regulations 1998. CIF 11 September 1998. Provide for insulin-dependant diabetic licence holders to be reassessed on a case-by-case basis for reinstatement of their entitlement to drive Category Cl and Cl+E.
The Motor Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (Amendment) Order 1998. CIF 18 September 1998. This order permits the use of prototype vehicles on public roads for evaluation purposes, even though they may not comply in all respects with the C&U and lighting regulations.
The Road Vehicles (Construction & Use) (Amendment) (No 6) Regulations 1998. CIF 1November 1998. Makes amendments to braking systems and warning devices relating to agricultural tractors, and to seat-belt standards arid child restraints.
The Motor Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (Amendment) (No2) Order 1998. CIF 1 December 1998. Authorises the use on public roads of vehicles propelled by compressed natural gas (CNG) provided certain constructional requirements are observed.
The Road Vehicles (Authorised Weight) Regulations 1998. CIF 1 January 1999. Amends C86U Regulations 1986 to allow new maximum authorised weights for vehicles and vehicle combinations. Includes provisions for weights, axle spacings and related matters.
The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) (No2) Regulations 1998. CIF 1January 1999. Amends the Plating and Testing Regulations 1998 to take account of the new maximum authorised weights permitted from 1January 1999.
The Road Vehicles (Construction & Use) (Amendment) (14o7) Regulations 1998. CIF 1January 1999. Introduces modifications to Cal Regulations 1986 in line with the new weight regulations, including wheel loads, ministry plates, maximum permitted laden weights and various other amendments.
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 1999. CIF 6 April 1999. Introduce a variety of measures, including a three years' experience requirement for supervisors of FIGV/PSV learner drivers, longer practical car tests, broader scope to theory questions and new conditions for diabetic drivers applying for Cl licences.
The Road Traffic (NHS Charges) Regulations 1999. CIF: 5 April 1999. Provide for a scheme whereby the National Health Service may recover costs from insurers in connection with the treatment of road traffic casualties.
The Transport of Dangerous Goods (Safety Advisers) Regulations 1999. CIF:1March 1999. Implement Directive 96/35 regarding the appointment and qualification of Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers. UK companies in scope of the regulations, loading or transporting dangerous goods by road or rail, will need to appoint a safety adviser by 21 December 1999.
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Amendment) Regulations 1999. CIF: 5 March 1999. Implement changes from ADR and RID agreements, including markings on swap-bodies/ containers, formats of written emergency instructions and training requirements.
FUTURE LEGISLATION
• Traffic Area Network: Plans are in hand to create a new Traffic Area for Wales.
• Drinking and driving: The DOT is now considering proposals to lower the legal blood alcohol limit and other measures to reduce the number of accidents attributable to drink-driving.
• Second-generation (electronic smart card) tachographs: Common position reached by EU Transport Ministers on a framework regulation. Much technical detail still to be agreed. The earliest possible date for fitment to new vehicles is mid-2001.
• Dangerous goods safety advisers: EC Directive requiring companies involved in the transport or loading/unloading of dangerous goods to appoint a safety adviser by 31 December 1999.1mplemeirtIng legislation due Imminently to allow time for the training and examination of advisers.
• Impounding of Illegal vehicles: The DOT is now considering consultation replies with a view to introducing the impounding of vehicles operating without 0-licences.
• Working Time Directive: The application of working time rules to the road transport industry is still under discussion. Regulations applying to most other employees in the UK came into force on 1 October.
• Bus stop parking: The DOT is Inviting comments on proposals giving local authorities greater powers to ban loading and unloading of vehicles at bus stops. Restrictions would operate 24 hours a day, instead of from 07:00hrs.