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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Monday, 17 July 2006.


Vehicle and Operator Services Agency

Question
How many reports the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has received of lorry engine control units being adversely affected by powerful radio signals; and what tests VOSA has undertaken to check such reports of electromagnetic interference from roadside radio signals.
Answer

Since the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) was formed on 1 April 2003, there have been no reports of lorry engine control units being adversely affected by powerful radio signals. VOSA has not conducted any tests to check whether a lorry engine control unit can be affected by electromagnetic interference from roadside radio signals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6868; 684 c168-70WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Engines Large goods vehicles Radio Testing Vehicle and Operator Services Agency Electromagnetic fields
Link
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