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Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Friday, 5 October 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 October 2007. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Monday, 8 October 2007 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Bull Bars: Regulation

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what rules apply to the use of bull bars on cars in the UK.
Answer

Since 25 May 2007, the requirements of EC Directive 2005/66/EC, concerning bull bars, apply to all new cars being registered under the type approval scheme. Similarly, all bull bars offered for sale as an accessory must be approved and carry an approval mark.Bull bars fitted before this date are subject to the general safety requirements of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
155961; 464 c81W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Regulation Bull bars
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk