Proposed Changes in Vehicle Drivers Rules From 2013
Proposals to improve skills and safety for new motorcycle riders, drivers of lorries and buses and new drivers who want to tow medium sized trailers were published today by the Department for Transport (DfT) in conjunction with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). Licensing Agency (DVLA).
The measures are contained in a consultation on the implementation of new European requirements on driver testing, training, examination and licensing which come into force in 2013. Other motorists will not be affected.
● Trailer towing - New car and light van drivers wanting to tow trailers may also be affected. The consultation proposes that drivers will be able to tow a slightly larger trailer on a normal car driving licence (category B), if they take a further test or undertake training. There will also be a restriction on the overall size of the vehicle/trailer combination that can be driven on a category B+E licence entitlement (car/light van plus trailer).
The consultation 'Driver Testing, Training, Examining And Licensing: Implementing New European Union Requirements' begins today and will close on 5 February 2010. The consultation can be found at: www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/thirddirective
The Third Directive on Driving Licences, adopted at the end of 2006, will be transposed into national law by mid-January 2011 and come into practical effect by mid-January 2013.
Proposals to improve skills and safety for new motorcycle riders, drivers of lorries and buses and new drivers who want to tow medium sized trailers were published today by the Department for Transport (DfT) in conjunction with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). Licensing Agency (DVLA).
The measures are contained in a consultation on the implementation of new European requirements on driver testing, training, examination and licensing which come into force in 2013. Other motorists will not be affected.
● Trailer towing - New car and light van drivers wanting to tow trailers may also be affected. The consultation proposes that drivers will be able to tow a slightly larger trailer on a normal car driving licence (category B), if they take a further test or undertake training. There will also be a restriction on the overall size of the vehicle/trailer combination that can be driven on a category B+E licence entitlement (car/light van plus trailer).
The consultation 'Driver Testing, Training, Examining And Licensing: Implementing New European Union Requirements' begins today and will close on 5 February 2010. The consultation can be found at: www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/thirddirective
The Third Directive on Driving Licences, adopted at the end of 2006, will be transposed into national law by mid-January 2011 and come into practical effect by mid-January 2013.
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