The Department for Transport is updating GB road vehicle type-approval regulations to align with EU amendments on cybersecurity and eCall systems. The Road Vehicles (Type-Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 and related amendments establish testing and approval requirements for motor vehicles sold in Great Britain.
The government's summary of a proposal for a regulation on the simplification of technical requirements and testing procedures for motor vehicles.
The government's summary of changes to EU legislation to protect L-category vehicles from cyberattacks and update eCall standards for emergency systems in cars.
In response to: GB type approval scheme: cyber-security and software update requirements
Seeks views on proposals to mandate approval of vehicles to 2 internationally recognised technical regulations under the GB type approval scheme.
In response to: Incorporating international rules into GB type approval for road vehicles
In response to: Incorporating international rules into GB type approval for road vehicles
Reviewing developments in international vehicle regulations and our intended approach to incorporate these into the GB scheme.
Seeks views on proposals to mandate approval of vehicles to 2 internationally recognised technical regulations under the GB type approval scheme.
Seeks views on proposals to mandate approval of vehicles to 2 internationally recognised technical regulations under the GB type approval scheme.
Seeks views on proposed changes to the regulations on electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs or e-cycles).
Reviewing developments in international vehicle regulations and our intended approach to incorporate these into the GB scheme.
Reviewing developments in international vehicle regulations and our intended approach to incorporate these into the GB scheme.
In response to: A vision for GB type approval
Outlines the government's approach to delivering a GB vehicle type approval scheme after Brexit.
Seeks views on proposed changes to the regulations on electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs or e-cycles).
The government's summary of EU legislation to update the technical requirements for eCall to mandate systems that use 4/5G networks.
The government's summary of EU legislation about end-of-life vehicles and type approval with respect to their reusability, recyclability and recoverability.
In response to: Updating GB type approval for road vehicles
Consultation on whether to update the GB road vehicle type approval scheme to accept certain new safety and environmental standards.
Seeks views on proposed changes to the regulations on electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs or e-cycles).
Consultation on whether to update the GB road vehicle type approval scheme to accept certain new safety and environmental standards.
Consultation on whether to update the GB road vehicle type approval scheme to accept certain new safety and environmental standards.
The government's summary of a proposed EU framework regulation to create a type-approval regime for machinery that may circulate on the road.
The government's summary of an amendment to EU regulation 2017/1151 regarding the emission type approval procedures for light passenger and commercial vehicles.
The government's summary of a proposed EU regulation replacing and repealing EU regulations 715/2007 and 595/2009.
This government's summary of EU implementing regulation 2022/1426 which supplements the existing ‘General Safety Regulation’ 2019/2144 which sets type-approval requirements for road vehicles.
In response to: Vehicle type approval: establishing a GB road vehicle approval scheme
Proposes creating an approval scheme for new road vehicles in Great Britain, the scheme will replace the existing interim measures after leaving the EU.
Proposes creating an approval scheme for new road vehicles in Great Britain, the scheme will replace the existing interim measures after leaving the EU.
Proposes creating an approval scheme for new road vehicles in Great Britain, the scheme will replace the existing interim measures after leaving the EU.
In response to: Future of transport regulatory review: modernising vehicle standards
Seeks views about amending the requirements for conformity assessment and marking of transportable pressure equipment being placed on the market in Great Britain.
Seeks views about amending the requirements for conformity assessment and marking of transportable pressure equipment being placed on the market in Great Britain.
Seeks views about amending the requirements for conformity assessment and marking of transportable pressure equipment being placed on the market in Great Britain.
Proposals for implementing type approval frameworks for motorcycles, tricycles, quadricycles and some power assisted pedal cycles.
Seeks views on the implementation of EU Regulation 167/2013 governing the type approval framework for agricultural and forestry vehicles.
Seeks views on the implementation of EU Regulation 167/2013 governing the type approval framework for agricultural and forestry vehicles.
Proposals for implementing type approval frameworks for motorcycles, tricycles, quadricycles and some power assisted pedal cycles.
Seeks views on the implementation of EU Regulation 167/2013 governing the type approval framework for agricultural and forestry vehicles.
Proposals for implementing type approval frameworks for motorcycles, tricycles, quadricycles and some power assisted pedal cycles.
Seeks comments on proposed amendments to regulations which affect the classification of certain electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPC).
Seeks comments on proposed amendments to regulations which affect the classification of certain electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPC).
Seeks comments on proposed amendments to regulations which affect the classification of certain electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPC).