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The Road Haulage Association promotes the use of specialised lorry satellite navigation devices, which give bridge heights. Do the Government plan to take any steps to help promote their use more widely, or even make it a requirement that they be fitted and used in a similar way to tachographs? If they do not do so already, could such devices not also be adapted to give a warning to drivers approaching bridges that are lower than the height of their truck and trailer?
The Road Haulage Association promotes the use of specialised lorry satellite navigation devices, which give bridge heights. Do the Government plan to take any steps to help promote their use more widely, or even make it a requirement that they be fitted and used in a similar way to tachographs? If they do not do so already, could such devices not also be adapted to give a warning to drivers approaching bridges that are lower than the height of their truck and trailer?
I agree with the noble Lord that technology will provide at least some of the answers to the problems we currently face. As he will know, Network Rail often installs special technology on some of the more bashed bridges that measures the height of the approaching vehicle and then flashes up “Turn Back” signs. Of course, we are very happy to work with the freight associations—and indeed we do—on ensuring that HGV drivers are fully aware of the technology available to them both in their cab and on the roads.
Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to keep UK vehicle standards in line with EU vehicle standards after the UK has left the EU.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to keep UK vehicle standards in line with EU vehicle standards after the UK has left the EU.
The Government’s intention is that all existing EU law will be incorporated into UK law when the UK leaves the EU.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is unable to say what changes, if any, might be made and whether, for example, a higher standard than EU vehicle standards might be implemented. Much of this is dependent on policy decisions yet to be taken, together with further work on secondary legislation is to be brought forward.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, following the publication of their report introducing roadworthiness testing for fast tractors used for haulage, and other technical changes to vehicle testing legislation, they are planning further action; if so, what; and in particular, whether a further consultation response is planned for later this year.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, following the publication of their report introducing roadworthiness testing for fast tractors used for haulage, and other technical changes to vehicle testing legislation, they are planning further action; if so, what; and in particular, whether a further consultation response is planned for later this year.
The report sets out Government decisions on several issues. It announced the introduction of roadworthiness testing for fast tractors used for non-agricultural commercial haulage. It also announced a number of technical changes to the MOT test. Legislation has been made to give effect to these changes, which will take effect from 20 May 2018. In advance of that date, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency will make the necessary operational changes, including updates to the relevant testing manuals.
Several other potentially longer term pieces of work are referred to in the publication, on car ‘clocking’ and on prohibition clearance charging. The Government is considering carefully what action may be needed in these areas, although there are no current plans for a further public consultation this year.
To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to publish their response to the consultation held from 22 September 2016 to 2 November 2016 on roadworthiness testing for fast tractors and other technical changes to vehicle testing; and what are the reasons for the delay in publishing their response.
To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to publish their response to the consultation held from 22 September 2016 to 2 November 2016 on roadworthiness testing for fast tractors and other technical changes to vehicle testing; and what are the reasons for the delay in publishing their response.
The Government has analysed the responses to this consultation and is preparing a response. The proposals in this consultation are being considered alongside other related proposals in respect of changes to roadworthiness testing. The Government intends to publish a response to the consultation as soon as possible, and within this calendar year.