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Written question asked by Grant Shapps (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 December 2005. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 December 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Heavy Goods Vehicles

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether there are plans to introduce retrospective measures to require heavy goods vehicles to fit blind spot mirrors or cameras.
Answer

We understand the European Commission is developing a proposal for a directive that would require the existing heavy vehicle fleet to be equipped retrospectively with mirrors (or cameras) offering the same vision capability as will be required of all new heavy vehicles entering into service after January 2007. The Commission has as yet not discussed this issue with member states so no details are available.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37271; 440 c2024W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Cameras Components Large goods vehicles Safety measures
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk