Written question asked by Chris Huhne (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 29 January 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 January 2013. It was answered by Stephen Hammond (Conservative) on Monday, 4 February 2013 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Large Goods Vehicles
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it his policy to introduce a free dated road disc for goods vehicles registered abroad that would expire six months after entry to the UK; and if he will make a statement.
[141045]
- Answer
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There are no plans to introduce the policy as stated.
Directive 83/182/EEC allows EU citizens visiting another member state in their own vehicle temporary immunity from duties during the period of their stay. There is no requirement therefore to issue visitors with a tax disc notifying the authorities of their status.
Under the 1975 International Circulation order, foreign citizens visiting the UK may drive on their foreign licences for up to 12 months as a visitor without needing to exchange their licences. There are no other administrative requirements to this law.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 141045; 558 c69W
- Session
- 2012-13
- Subjects
- Large goods vehicles Registration
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- 2013-11-19 11:14:40 +0000
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