UK Statutory Instrument 2001 United Kingdom

Passenger Car (Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions Information) Regulations 2001

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At a glance

What's here

24 compliance obligations

Penalty landscape

1 of 24 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 2 carry different penalties and 21 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Who this Act binds

Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.

Any Person 13
Distributor 4
Trader 3
Manufacturer 1

Plus 3 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.

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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

s.sch001

The guide shall contain a list of all new passenger...

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must include full list of new car models in fuel economy guide Crown / Minister / Government department

s.sch001

The fuel type, numerical value of the official fuel consumption...

Show fuel consumption and CO2 emissions correctly in your guide Any Person

s.sch001

The guide shall contain advice to motorists to the effect...

Include eco-driving advice in fuel economy guide Any Person

s.sch001

The guide shall include an explanation of the effects of...

Include environmental and fuel information in the car fuel economy guide Distributor

s.sch001

The guide shall include a reference to the European Community’s...

Include EU CO2 target reference in the fuel economy guide Any Person

s.sch001

The guide shall include a reference to the European Commission’s...

Include reference to European Commission fuel economy guide in your sales materials Any Person

s.sch002

The official fuel consumption figures shall be quoted to one...

Quote official fuel consumption figures to one decimal place Any Person

s.sch003

(1) The passenger car models shall be grouped according to...

Display fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for new passenger cars in a specific format Manufacturer

s.sch003

(1) The poster or display shall be updated at least...

Update fuel consumption and CO₂ poster every six months, electronic screen every three months Any Person

s.sch004

Subject to paragraph 2, the official fuel consumption and official...

Include fuel consumption and CO2 figures in promotional literature Any Person

s.sch004

If the promotional literature applies to more than one model...

Show fuel consumption and CO2 figures for all models or a range Any Person

s.sch004

The fuel consumption figures shall be expressed in miles per...

Express fuel consumption figures in specified units Any Person

s.sch004

The official specific emissions of CO2 shall be quoted to...

Quote CO2 emissions to nearest whole number and other data to one decimal place Any Person

s.sch004

All information on the official fuel consumption and official specific...

Ensure fuel consumption and CO2 info is easy to read and prominent in promotional materials Any Person

s.sch005

Liability of a person other than the principal offender

Liability of individuals for company fuel consumption offences Any Person

s.sch005

Obstruction of authorised officers and false statements

2 years imprisonment

Obstruct an authorised officer or make false statements Any Person

Provide fuel consumption and CO2 figures to dealers on request Distributor

s.006

Dealers’ duty in respect of the fuel economy label

Display fuel economy label on each new car for sale or lease Trader

s.007

Dealers’ duty in respect of the fuel economy guide

Provide fuel economy guide to customers on request Trader

s.008

Dealers’ duty in respect of a poster or display

Display official fuel consumption and CO2 figures for new cars at your dealership Trader

s.009

Dealers’ and Suppliers’ duties in respect of promotional literature

Include fuel consumption and CO2 emissions info in promotional literature Distributor

s.010

Dealers’ and Suppliers’ duties in respect of confusing marks, symbols etc.

Do not use non-compliant fuel consumption or CO2 marks that could mislead buyers Distributor

s.011

Enforcement and offences

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Your local enforcement authority must enforce these Regulations Local authority

s.012

Duty to Review Regulations

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must review and report on these Regulations Crown / Minister / Government department

Browse 4 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.001

Citation and commencement

s.002

Disapplication of the Passenger Car Fuel Consumption Order

s.003

Interpretation

s.004

Application

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Official guidance

Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.

Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure | VCA (opens in a new tab) from VCA Detailed Guidance
Fuel Consumption Labelling | Vehicle Certification Agency (opens in a new tab) from VCA Detailed Guidance
Zero & Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) | Vehicle Certification Agency (opens in a new tab) from VCA Detailed Guidance
Tyre Labelling | Vehicle Certification Agency (opens in a new tab) from VCA Detailed Guidance
Responsibilities of vehicle manufacturers, importers and dealers | Vehicle Certification Agency (opens in a new tab) from VCA Detailed Guidance
How To Use the VCA Data Table | Vehicle Certification Agency (opens in a new tab) from VCA Detailed Guidance
Fuel cost | Vehicle Certification Agency (opens in a new tab) from VCA Detailed Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions | Vehicle Certification Agency (opens in a new tab) from VCA Detailed Guidance
Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) | Vehicle Certification Agency (opens in a new tab) from VCA Detailed Guidance
Cars & Noise | Vehicle Certification Agency (opens in a new tab) from VCA Detailed Guidance
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