This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about roads and vehicles.

This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about roads and vehicles.

Letter dated 07/07/2021 from Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park to Peers regarding points raised at the Environment Bill committee stage, fifth day: Deposit Return Scheme, pesticide mixtures, non-exhaust emissions, local authority action on air quality, 20mph speed limits, incinerator capacity, and vehicle recalls and heritage sector. 5p.

Letter dated 07/07/2021 from Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park to Peers regarding points raised at the Environment Bill committee stage, fifth day: Deposit Return Scheme, pesticide mixtures, non-exhaust emissions, local authority action on air quality, 20mph speed limits, incinerator capacity, and vehicle recalls and heritage sector. 5p.

I. Government response to consultation examining the weight and speed limit for tractors and trailer combinations. 11 p. II. Increasing the agricultural tractor speed limit and agricultural tractor and trailer weight limit. Impact assessment. 26 p. III. Examining the maximum speed limit for tractors on public roads. Consultation response summary. 27 p. IV. Examining the maximum weights of agricultural trailers and combinations. Consultation response summary. 38 p.

I. Government response to consultation examining the weight and speed limit for tractors and trailer combinations. 11 p. II. Increasing the agricultural tractor speed limit and agricultural tractor and trailer weight limit. Impact assessment. 26 p. III. Examining the maximum speed limit for tractors on public roads. Consultation response summary....

Today I will be announcing my intention, following public consultation and the recommendations from the farming task force, to increase the weight and speed limits of agricultural tractors and trailers and to develop detailed proposals for a roadworthiness test for these vehicles. These changes will apply to Great Britain and...

Today I will be announcing my intention, following public consultation and the recommendations from the farming task force, to increase the weight and speed limits of agricultural tractors and trailers and to develop detailed proposals for a roadworthiness test for these vehicles. These changes will apply to Great Britain and...

In 2010, the Department for Transport undertook a consultation into possible reforms of the use on the highway of mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs (referred to in legislation as ““invalid carriages””). I am today publishing the Department's response to the consultation. A summary of the results of the consultation is...

In 2010, the Department for Transport undertook a consultation into possible reforms of the use on the highway of mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs (referred to in legislation as ““invalid carriages””). I am today publishing the Department's response to the consultation. A summary of the results of the consultation is...

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Norman Baker) has made the following Ministerial Statement. In 2010, the Department for Transport undertook a consultation into possible reforms of the use on the highway of mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs (referred to in legislation as invalid carriages). I...

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Norman Baker) has made the following Ministerial Statement. In 2010, the Department for Transport undertook a consultation into possible reforms of the use on the highway of mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs (referred to in legislation as invalid carriages). I...

Ten minute rule motion for leave to bring in a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 307). To be read a second time on 27 April.

Ten minute rule motion for leave to bring in a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 307). To be read a second time on 27 April.

I beg to move,"That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require drivers to undertake an eye test when renewing a driving licence; to make provision to reduce the permitted blood alcohol level for drivers from 80 mg per 100 ml of blood to 50 mg; to make...

I beg to move,"That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require drivers to undertake an eye test when renewing a driving licence; to make provision to reduce the permitted blood alcohol level for drivers from 80 mg per 100 ml of blood to 50 mg; to make...

SI 2007/3132. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Dept for Transport. Coming into force 1 December 2007.

SI 2007/3132. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Dept for Transport. Coming into force 1 December 2007.

I had not intended to say anything on this order, as I am broadly supportive of it, buta couple of the comments of Members of the Committee have provoked me to rise to my feet. Consequently, I wish to address two issues. I address the first with a little trepidation...

I had not intended to say anything on this order, as I am broadly supportive of it, buta couple of the comments of Members of the Committee have provoked me to rise to my feet. Consequently, I wish to address two issues. I address the first with a little trepidation...

Although it is not strictly dealt with in the order, I raise the issue of wearing seatbelts in Northern Ireland, as it comes under the order. Lives would be saved in all countries if seatbelts were worn. A survey of drivers in the Thames Valley estimated that 30 per cent...

Although it is not strictly dealt with in the order, I raise the issue of wearing seatbelts in Northern Ireland, as it comes under the order. Lives would be saved in all countries if seatbelts were worn. A survey of drivers in the Thames Valley estimated that 30 per cent...

rose to move, That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007. The noble Baroness said: The purpose of the order is to reduce road traffic casualties by improving road safety. It allows for stronger penalties and more effective...

rose to move, That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007. The noble Baroness said: The purpose of the order is to reduce road traffic casualties by improving road safety. It allows for stronger penalties and more effective...

I thank noble Lords for their general welcome for the order. The noble Lord,Lord Glentoran, asked about the need for more enforcement, particularly with regard to those who are driving vehicles illegally. Consultation on that issue has recently been completed and legislation is planned for later this year. On the...

I thank noble Lords for their general welcome for the order. The noble Lord,Lord Glentoran, asked about the need for more enforcement, particularly with regard to those who are driving vehicles illegally. Consultation on that issue has recently been completed and legislation is planned for later this year. On the...

I thank the noble Baroness the Lord President for introducing the order, and I welcome her again as a Northern Ireland spokesman. We broadly support the order. There was a debate with lengthy speeches in the other place, so I will not go over that ground again. Perhaps I could...

I thank the noble Baroness the Lord President for introducing the order, and I welcome her again as a Northern Ireland spokesman. We broadly support the order. There was a debate with lengthy speeches in the other place, so I will not go over that ground again. Perhaps I could...

We greatly supported the aims of the Road Safety Act 2006 when it was going through Parliament, so we welcome the order. The Department of the Environment in Northern Ireland has done a lot of good work in trying to tackle road safety issues in Northern Ireland. Indeed, road deaths...

We greatly supported the aims of the Road Safety Act 2006 when it was going through Parliament, so we welcome the order. The Department of the Environment in Northern Ireland has done a lot of good work in trying to tackle road safety issues in Northern Ireland. Indeed, road deaths...

Draft SI on Road Traffic (Northern Ireland). Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

Draft SI on Road Traffic (Northern Ireland). Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

Road Safety Bill (HL). Consideration of Commons amendments. Amendment 1 disagreed to on division (129 to 101). Amendments 2-4 agreed to. Amendment 5 disagreed to, and amendment proposed in lieu, on division (112 to 96). Amendment 6 disagreed to on division (104 to 89). Amendments 7-15 agreed to. Motion to disagree with Commons amendment 16 disagreed to on division (72 to 81). Commons amendments 17-25 agreed to. Amendment 26, privilege amendment, agreed to. Amendments 27-34 agreed to. Committee appointed to propose reasons for disagreeing to Commons amendments. Reasons reported and agreed to. Bill returned to Commons with reasons and amendments.

Road Safety Bill (HL). Consideration of Commons amendments. Amendment 1 disagreed to on division (129 to 101). Amendments 2-4 agreed to. Amendment 5 disagreed to, and amendment proposed in lieu, on division (112 to 96). Amendment 6 disagreed to on division (104 to 89). Amendments 7-15 agreed to. Motion to...

: My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 7 to 10. Section 89 of the Road Traffic Act (tests of competence to drive) enables the Secretary of State to make regulations about tests of competence to drive. Section 89(3)(b)...

: My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 7 to 10. Section 89 of the Road Traffic Act (tests of competence to drive) enables the Secretary of State to make regulations about tests of competence to drive. Section 89(3)(b)...

My Lords, would the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, like to see a train driver banned from driving if he skidded his train for about 50 metres?

My Lords, would the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, like to see a train driver banned from driving if he skidded his train for about 50 metres?