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Freight Transport Association's legal department to highlight laws in the pipeline. He is unable to take telephone calls at CM's offices but written enquiries will be passed on.
RECENT AND IMMINENT LEGISLATION The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 1996. CIF 1 July 1997. Amends the lighting regulations for passenger vehicles subject to a Ministry-approved certificate.
The Road Vehicles (Construction and ! (Amendment) Regulations 1997, CIF 1 October 1997. Require cab notices where the overall travelling height of the vehicle exceeds 3m and automatic warning devices from 1 April/1 October 1998 (dependent upon the age of the vehicle) when poweroperated high-level equipment is fitted.
The Motor Vehicles (Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 1997. CIF 30 June 1997. Provides for the replacement of minister's approval certificate and postpones the date of implementation to 1 January 1998. A separate regulation prescribes the fees payable.
The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendm-nt) (No5) Regulations 1997, CIF 1 August 1997. Amends design, construction and equipment relating to emissions applicable to certain classes of vehicle.
The Motor Vehicles (EC Type Approval) " -Iment) (No2) Regulations 1997. CIF 16 July 1997. Exempts certain vehicles from the requirements of having a valid EC certificate of conformity before they can be sold, issued with an excise licence or registered.
Motor Vehicles (Tests! !A,ni-ndment) (No2) Regulations 1997. OF 1 August 1997. Introduces changes to MoT test fees payable; figures include Group 4 to £29.42, Group 5 to £36.15 and Group 7 to £31.60.
The International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations 1997. CIF 11 August 1997. Amends the definition of the term "ATP" The Vehicle Excise Duty (Immobilisation, Removal and Disposal -r Regulations 1997. CIF 3 November 1997. Introduces provisions for the immobilisation, removal and disposal of unlicensed motor vehicles found stationary on public roads in England and Wales, replacing earlier regulations. The Welfare of Animals (Tran: t) Order 1997. CIF 1 October 1997. Requires all carriers of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and horses to obtain specific authorisations. The order applies to journeys by road, sea and air and includes provisions for travelling times and rest periods.
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No 5) Regulations 1997. CIF 1 January 1998. Requires that persons wishing to drive incomplete vehicles in working condition must be holders of the appropriate licence to drive goods vehicles of the equivalent weight.
The Courses for Drink-Driver Offenders motion of Areas) Order 10 CIF 31 December 1997. Increases the number of areas throughout the UK in which persons convicted of a drink-related offence may attend approved driver retraining courses.
The Road Vehicles (Construction R, Use) (Amendment) Regulations 1998. CIF 2 February 1998. Amends 1986 C&U provision to include prevention of exhaust emissions (as well as noise) as a reason for switching off the engine of a stationary motor vehicle.
the Motor Vehicles (Type Approval) (Great Britain) (Amendment) (No 3) Regulation 1997. Amends Type Approval Regulations 1984 by postponing from January to May this year requirements for obligatory certificates. Another regulation similarly delays regulations regarding emissions from amateur-built vehicles.
the Road Tratfic (Vehicle Emis, Ppr,(11.,1 Regulations 1997 CIF 26 December 1997. Provides for certain local authorities to issue fixed-penalty notices to users of vehicles in respect of exhaust emissions.
The Road Vehicles (Statutory Off-Pnod Notification) Regulations 1997. CIF 15 January 1998. Requires vehicle keepers to notify the DVLA if they intend to keep a vehicle off the road untaxed, and to declare where it will be kept.
CIF: Comes into force. FUTURE LEGISLATION • Vehicle dimensions: Changes proposed to C&U regs to allow drawbars up to 18.75m overall length, enforcing EU Directive 96/53; April/May 1998.
• Admission to the Occupation: EC proposals to change the professional competence, financial standing and good repute requirements.
• Identification of 0-licensed vehicles: Consultation undertaken by DETR on ways the identification of 0licensed vehicles could be improved. Options are enhanced identity discs or a national computerised database.
• Second-generation 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-2000.
• 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. Implementing legislation expected by late 1998 to allow time for the training and examination of advisers.
• The White Paper on the Working Time Directive: Sets out proposals for applying the principles of the Directive to the excluded sectors, including road transport. Unspecified new limits on driving time and other work.
• Animal Transport: New EU type approval measures proposed for the construction of vehicle bodywork. Likely implementation November 1998.
• Proposals for Approved Tank Requirements: To comply with EC ADR framework directive. Legislation required by 1 January 1999 for new approved tank requirements and appointing approved inspectors.