DfT outlines next steps for GB type approval updates
The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed it will implement a series of regulatory updates to Great Britain’s type approval scheme for road vehicles. These changes, shaped by a consultation launched in November 2024, aim to enhance vehicle safety, such as ADAS, environmental performance, and industry alignment with international standards. From eCall emergency systems to automated […]
DfT publishes vision for GB type approval
The DfT has published a policy paper outlining its “vision for GB type approval”, which seeks to “rethink vehicle regulation” in Great Britain post-Brexit. The paper highlights that, while Brexit provides some flexibility to the UK in terms of regulating for type approval and more generally, this does not mean that the present EU-derived regimes […]
