FUTURE LEGISLATION
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• Vehicle dimensions: Changes proposed to C&U regulations early in 1997 to allow drawbars up to 18.75m overall length, bringing into force the provision of EU Directive 96/53.
• Vehicles weights: Department of Transport consultation launched on increasing vehicle weight limit to 44 tonnes.
• Bridge bashing: Revised proposals for automatic warning devices on power-operated equipment and for cab notices with height information on vehicles over 3m high (including load) except vehicles below 4m on international journeys. Final details still awaited from DOT.
• LGV test fees: Proposals from Vehicle Inspectorate for revised test fees. Overall 3% reduction in LGV test fees. Supplement proposed for testing at operators' premises.
• Animal transport: Further consultation undertaken by MAFF on new standards for hauliers and training requirements for animal handlers.
• Reversing alarms: DOT consultation on various aspects of the fitment and use of reversing alarms, including possible mandatory fitment to LGVs.
• Plating and testing: Consultation based on amendments to the plating and testing regulations including issues such as removing the requirement for the VI to publish standard lists of vehicles, enabling the VI to amend Ministry plates without having to examine the vehicle and bringing the validity of LGV test certificates into line with MoTs.
Vehicle registration: Consultation launched by the DVLA on a new V5 Vehicle Registration Document.
VED-off-road notification: Preliminary proposals from DVLA for dual notification of vehicle disposals and confirmation of "off-road" status under discussion.