UK Act of Parliament 1999 United Kingdom

Road Traffic (Vehicle Testing) Act 1999

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What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

Schedules

Browse 3 other Schedules — structural / supplementary

s.schedule n1 para.1

(1) Section 8 of the Transport Act 1982 (private-sector vehicle...

s.schedule n1 para.2

In section 10 of the Transport Act 1982 (provisions supplementary...

s.schedule n1 para.3

For section 177 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 there...

Browse 9 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.001

Tests of satisfactory condition of vehicles.

s.002

Regulations under s. 45 of Road Traffic Act 1988.

s.003

Use of records of vehicle examinations,

s.004

Evidence from records of vehicle examinations.

s.005

Satisfying conditions for grant of vehicle excise licence.

s.006

Orders relating to fees chargeable by virtue of s. 46 of Road Traffic Act 1988.

s.007

Consequential amendments and repeals.

s.008

Financial provision.

s.009

Short title, commencement and extent.

Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

DVSA

Primary

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Regulates drivers, vehicles, and operators in UK road transport. Issues operator licences for goods vehicles (HGVs) and PSVs. Enforces roadworthiness and driver …

VCA

Vehicle Certification Agency

Type approval authority for new vehicles, components, and systems. Certifies that vehicles meet safety and environmental standards. Issues UK type approvals replacing …