Closed consultations

Consultation on proposed amendment to the Civil Aviation (Working Time) Regulations 2004

On 13 April 2004 the Civil Aviation (Working Time) Regulations 2004 ("the Regulations") entered into force, transposing the provisions of Council Directive 2000/79/EC on the organisation of working time for mobile workers in civil aviation into UK legislation. One of the key elements of this new social measure was the establishment of an annual working time limit of 2,000 hours for aircrew, which includes all of their time spent on standby duty.

Closing date:
12 March 2010

Consultation on second stage transposition of EU Directive to include Aviation in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)

This consultation, launched by DfT and the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC), seeks views on the draft second set of implementing Regulations to transpose EU Directive 2008/101/EC to include aviation in to the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

Closing date:
05 March 2010

Consultation on regulation EC300/2008 - Aviation Security Derogations

Documents seek views on how DfT should apply mandatory European Commission aviation security standards, set by Regulation EC300/2008, effective from 29 April 2010.

Closing date:
03 March 2010

First consultation on the proposed regulation on investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation’

The Department for Transport is seeking your views to inform the UK’s position on the European Commission’s recently issued legislative proposal1 to update and replace Directive 94/56/EC2 establishing the fundamental principles governing the investigation of civil aviation accidents and incidents.

Closing date:
03 March 2010

Consultation on Directive 2009/33/EC on the promotion of clean and energy efficient vehicles

Stakeholder consultation requesting views on the implementation of the Directive that requires public bodies to take into account energy and environmental impacts of road transport vehicles they are purchasing and operating.

Closing date:
17 February 2010

Amendment of Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations to increase the permitted width of some trailers

This consultation invites comments on the attached proposed regulations amending the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986. This proposal is a de-regulatory measure, to remove the restriction on the width of trailers towed by motor vehicles with a maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) not exceeding 3500 kg.

Closing date:
16 February 2010

Consultation on the draft ports national policy statement and associated documents

Consultation document inviting views on the draft National Policy Statement for ports

Closing date:
15 February 2010

Implementation of the Third Driving Licence Directive

The consultation contains details of how the Department and related Agences (the Driving Standards Agency and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) intend to implement the requirements of the Third Driving Licence Directive (2006/126/EC) into national law.

Closing date:
05 February 2010

Promoting Financial Resilience for Major Airports: A consultation document

A Consultation on proposals to introduce a Continuity of Service Plan and to introduce a requirement for the regulator to meet additional switching on conditions for ring fencing.

Closing date:
04 February 2010

Consultation on the Station Champions' report 'Better Rail Stations'

Limited consultation with industry, the devolved administrations and local government stakeholders on the detailed implementation of the recommendations in the Station Champions' report 'Better Rail Stations'.

Closing date:
29 January 2010

National Rail penalty fares rules policy and charge change consultation process

This set of documents relates to National Rail Penalty Fares schemes.

Closing date:
27 January 2010

Consultation on Nationally significant Rail Infrastructure projects: designation of Approved Operators

Consultation on a draft Order which designates Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd and Network Rail(CTRL) Ltd as approved operators for the purposes of the Planning Act 2008. As a result, construction or alteration of a railway that is part of a network operated by these companies becomes a nationally significant infrastructure project as defined by section 14 of the Act. Applications for such projects are subject to the new planning regime.

Closing date:
13 January 2010

Local Authority special grant funding in 2010/11 for the national bus concession in England

This consultation concerns the distribution of special grant funding to local authorities in 2010/11 for the national bus concession in England.

Closing date:
30 December 2009

Consultation document on the Traffic Signs (Amendment) Regulations and General Directions 2010 and the Traffic Signs (Temporary Obstruction) Regulations 2010

The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on the Government's proposed amendment regulations to the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 (as amended).

Closing date:
24 December 2009

Consultation on proposals to increase maximum MOT test fees

Consultation on proposals to increase maximum MOT test fees by approximately 1.5% from 6 April 2010.

Closing date:
21 December 2009

Consultation on regulations to control the sale and installation of replacement tyres on motor vehicles

Noise limits and tyre sidewall marking already applied to new vehicle tyres is being extended to replacement tyres from 2010. Directive 92/23/EEC as amended is being transposed through the Road Vehicles (C and U) Regulations 1986 and Motor Vehicles (Designation of Approval Marks) Regulations 1979.

Closing date:
10 December 2009

Consultation on the Designation Order for the Port of Bristol Port Security Authority

A consultation paper on the proposed Designation Order for the Port of Bristol Port Security Authority.

Closing date:
25 November 2009

Consultation on Specification for the Reinstatement of the Openings in Highways 3rd Edition

This document provides a background to the consultation process, explains why the Code of Practice was revised and what was considered. There are then questions relating to the main changes.

Closing date:
24 November 2009

Consultation on the draft Crossrail (Devolution of Functions) Order 2009

The draft Order will have the effect of devolving to Transport for London the Secretary of State’s land acquisition and associated powers in relation to the Crossrail project. The powers are being devolved to make administration of the Crossrail land acquisition process more efficient, and to remove the need for the Department for Transport to continue procuring independent consultancy advice in relation to Crossrail land acquisition.

Closing date:
05 November 2009

Consultation document on the rail passengers' rights and obligations regulations 2009

Consultation document on draft regulations to implement the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1371/2007 on rail passengers' rights and obligations in Great Britain.

Closing date:
03 November 2009

Consultation on developing a strategy for integrated and smart ticketing

This consultation document explains the concepts of smart and integrated ticketing, summarises the current smart and integrated ticketing schemes in England, outlines the department’s vision for the future of smart and integrated ticketing and seeks to learn the consultees’ views on the subject and how much involvement they feel the Department should have in implementing such schemes going forward.

Closing date:
28 October 2009

Review of Designated Bodies for Section 19 Permits: Consultation Document

This consultation document invites views on the Department’s proposals to review the system of ‘designated bodies’, who play an important role in the community transport sector by issuing section 19 permits. The document begins by setting out some background to the designated bodies system and explains why the Department is looking to review it. It then describes the Government’s proposals for taking forward the review and poses a number of questions for consultation.

Closing date:
14 October 2009

Consultation on VOSA statutory fees for 2010 2011

This consultation seeks views on general fees increase and removal of supplements paid for reduced pollution certificate at non-VOSA premises. The proposed changes also include refunds to be made of advance payments of operator licence fees which are being abolished.

Closing date:
14 October 2009

Review of UK domestic drivers hours rules

This document sets out the rules and seeks consultees' views on these rules. It questions the extent to which other regulatory safeguards support the protection of road safety and driver safeguards.

Closing date:
13 October 2009

Consultation on draft Regulations to prohibit smoking on ships

Consultation exercise on draft Regulations to prohibit smoking on ships. Includes consultation letter, draft Regulations, draft Fixed penalty notice and Impact Assessment.

Closing date:
09 October 2009

Consultation on extending Passenger Focus' remit to bus and coach issues and the requirement to display information

This consultation document seeks views on secondary legislation extending Passenger Focus' remit beyond rail passengers to take on the role of the statutory body representing bus and coach passengers. It also seeks views on whether Passenger Focus should represent tram passengers. The consultation also covers proposals to require bus and coach operators to display information on their vehicles about who passengers should contact if they have a complaint about the service.

Closing date:
08 October 2009

Quality contracts schemes: Consultation on draft regulations and guidance

The Local Transport Act 2008 contains provisions intended to make bus quality contracts schemes a more realistic option for local authorities in England and Wales. This consultation invites views on a package of draft regulations and guidance which relate to quality contracts schemes.

Closing date:
07 October 2009

Consultation on the Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 200X

This document invite comments on the proposals to extend the definition of 'ship' within Merchant Shipping legislation to include every description of watercraft in those provisions applying to safety, conduct endangering ships, structures or individuals and drugs and alcohol offences. The proposals would also extend the entitlement to ship registration in the UK to include every description of watercraft, which an owner could exercise when appropriate.

Closing date:
29 September 2009

UK Consultation Paper on the European Commission’s proposed Aviation Security Charges Directive

UK consultation is seeking views to help inform negotiations on the European Commission’s proposed Directive

Closing date:
25 September 2009

Consultation - Revised Limits of Liability under Article 24 of the Montreal Convention 1999

Consultation letter informing representative bodies about the proposals to increase limits of liability for the carriage of passengers, baggage and cargo and invites them to consult with their member organisations and to notify the Department of their views on the proposals.

Closing date:
18 September 2009

Consultation on the train driving licences and certificates regulations 2009

Consultation document on draft regulations to implement the requirements of European Commission directive 2007/59/EC (on the certification of drivers) in Great Britain.

Closing date:
16 September 2009

EU Communication: A Sustainable Future for Transport: Towards an integrated, technology-led and user friendly system

Consultation document inviting views on the future of transport and possible policy options. Ideas put forward in the Communication are intended to stimulate debate and encourage policy options to be identified that will lead to the formulation of concrete proposals for the next EU Transport White Paper, expected towards the end of 2010. Responses to the Department’s consultation will inform the development of the UK’s formal response to the European Commission.

Closing date:
07 September 2009

Driving Standards Agency (DSA) - Real total mass consultation

This consultation paper contains proposals about the introduction of new standards for vehicles presented for practical driving tests.

Closing date:
03 September 2009

Consultation on the proposed Tyre Labelling Directive

A public consultation on a European Commission proposal for a Directive on labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency, wet grip, and rolling noise.

Closing date:
07 August 2009

Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing: Best practice guidance

Consultation on a draft revised version of the Best Practice Guidance for taxi and private hire vehicle licensing authorities.

Closing date:
28 July 2009

Consultation on draft guidance from the Secretary of State to the statutory traffic commissioner

Having a statutory senior traffic commissioner marks an important milestone in the reform of the traffic commissioner regime. It gives what was previously only an administrative post a clear leadership role in directing and guiding traffic commissioners in the exercise of their functions. This three-month consultation exercise seeks views on the content of proposed guidance from the Secretary of State to the senior traffic commissioner.

Closing date:
21 July 2009

Consultation on Possible Changes to the Administration of Concessionary Travel

This consultation looks at options for moving the administration of concessionary travel to a different tier of government.

Closing date:
21 July 2009

A Safer Way: Consultation on Making Britain's Roads the Safest in the World

This consultation document seeks views on the vision, targets and measures for improving road safety in Great Britain beyond 2010. The views received in response to the proposals put forward will influence the final shape of the Department's next road safety strategy, which is due to be published at the end of the year.

Closing date:
14 July 2009

Disability Discrimination Act 1995: Consultation on improving rail vehicle accessibility

This consultation invites comments on the Government's plans to amend the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) to take account of changes to legislation and the experience of passengers and operators since RVAR came into force. This includes setting an end date by which time metro and light rail vehicles must be accessible and proposals on technical changes; older vehicle refurbishment; compliance certification; exemptions; and enforcement issues.

Closing date:
03 July 2009

Definition of Significant Personal Injury under the 5th Motor Insurance Directive

The document contains details on proposal to introduce a definition of Significant Personal Injury withh regard to claims for damage to property arising from accidents caused by the driver of an unidentified vehicle.

Closing date:
03 July 2009

Consultation on increasing the minimum annual leave entitlement for mobile staff in civil aviation

A consultation paper on increasing the minimum statutory annual leave entitlement for mobile staff in civil aviation.

Closing date:
30 June 2009

Consultation on a proposal to amend the Road Vehicles Regulations

Consultation on a proposal to amend the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 to introduce revised emission requirements.

Closing date:
10 June 2009

Regulations to control air conditioning systems used in passenger cars and car-derived vans

The documents invite comments on two sets of draft regulations which will introduce mandatory standards for i) retrofitting and refilling of air conditioning systems used in cars and car-derived vans and ii) servicing of these systems by service providers.

Closing date:
10 June 2009

Reforming the framework for the economic regulation of airports

This consultation seeks views on the Government’s proposals to reform the framework for the economic regulation of the airports sector. The proposals are intended to provide a flexible economic regulatory framework for the sector that puts the passenger experience at the centre of the regulatory decision-making and processes, as well as emphasising the environment, financeability and the principles of Better Regulation.

Closing date:
05 June 2009

Rail Vehicle Accessibility: Exemptions for heritage and tourist railways and tramways

Consultation on proposals to exempt certain rail vehicles used on heritage and tourist networks from rail vehicle accessibility requirements. The consultation includes a draft exemption order which will cover all rail vehicles introduced into service before 1 January 1999 (before accessibility requirements were applied) on those networks listed and 'miscellaneous' networks including museums, theme parks and certain other operations.

Closing date:
05 June 2009

Consultation on the transposition of Directive 2008/57/EC on the interoperability of the rail system

An initial policy proposals consultation on the transposition into domestic legislation of Directive 2008/57/EC on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (recast)

Closing date:
29 May 2009

Consultation on overseas criminal record checks for transport staff

Consultation on proposals to implement overseas criminal record checks on certain transport posts. Documents include: a main proposals document, impact assessments, FAQs, a response form and background information.

Closing date:
29 May 2009

Manchester Metrolink – consultation regarding proposed exemption from railways legislation

A consultation document seeking views on a proposal to exempt the Manchester Metrolink light rail network from various provisions of railways legislation and apply alternative procedures; a draft Statutory Instrument, Explanatory Memorandum and map of the Metrolink system.

Closing date:
25 May 2009

Second consultation on designation of London City Airport as ‘coordinated’

This is the second round of consultation on the designation of London City Airport as coordinated under the Slot Allocation Regulations. It provides a Capacity Analysis update from London City Airport. In light of this update, the Department for Transport seeks your views on whether London City Airport should be designated as coordinated by the Secretary of State for the purposes of the Slot Allocation Regulations.

Closing date:
20 May 2009

Draft: The Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2009

Proposed amendments to the Light dues Regulations by increasing light dues rates for merchant vessels calling at ports in the UK and Ireland; with adjustments to the caps on the maximum chargeable tonnage, from 35,000 to 50,000nrt, and the annual number of chargeable voyages, so that a vessel will not be required to pay light dues after a ninth payment in the year rather than the current seven.

Closing date:
18 May 2009

Consultation on transposition of EU Directive to include aviation in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme

Consultation on Transposition of EU Directive (EC/2008/101) to include Aviation in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)

Closing date:
14 May 2009

Consultation on Draft Regulations for an Exception from Alcohol Limits for Non-professional mariners

This consultation is on the draft Regulations and Impact Assessment on the proposed exception for non-professional mariners on smaller and slower vessels from the offence of exceeding the prescribed alcohol limits.

Closing date:
06 May 2009

Revision of VOSA voluntary test fees

The documentation details VOSA’s intention to revise fees for voluntary tests along with current voluntary test fees. It includes current fees, proposed fees and some background information relating to VOSA’s costs, and indicative costs for customers using these services. It includes a response questionnaire for consultees comments.

Closing date:
27 April 2009

Consultation on improving access to taxis

This consultation seeks views on how to improve access to taxis by disabled people ensuring that they have greater access and equality of opportunity.

Closing date:
24 April 2009

Designation of London City Airport as ‘coordinated’

The consultation document seeks views on two issues; whether London City Airport should be designated as ‘coordinated’ by the Secretary of State for the purposes of the Slot Allocation Regulations; and if so, whether the Secretary of State should approve the appointment of Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) as the coordinator at this airport.

Closing date:
17 April 2009

Continuous Enforcement of Motor Insurance

The document contains details on proposal to introduce a scheme of Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE). The aim of CIE is to identify those vehicles that appear to be kept uninsured from a comparison of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority’s ("DVLA") vehicles' register and the Motor Insurance database held by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB).

Closing date:
16 April 2009

The Pedal Bicycles (Safety) Regulations 2003 - Proposed amendments

Consultation on the new Regulations to replace the Pedal Bicycles (Safety) Regulations 2003. Changes are necessary following the adoption, by British Standards, of new European (EN) standards which refer to the construction requirements of certain types of pedal bicycles. The EN standards came into force from November 2006.

Closing date:
14 April 2009

UK consultation on the European Commission proposal on bus and coach passenger rights

This consultation summarises the recent European Commission proposal for a new Regulation on bus and coach passenger rights and seeks responses which will be used to inform the UK’s position on the proposed Regulation. Included in the consultation document is the European Commission’s proposed regulation and impact assessment and the Government’s initial impact assessment.

Closing date:
14 April 2009

Consultation on draft Guidance for Local Transport Plans

This document is draft statutory Guidance to support local authorities in producing Local Transport Plans. It applies to local authorities outside of London required to produce a Local Transport Plan under the Transport Act 2000, as amended by the Local Transport Act 2008. The first and second round of Local Transport Plans (LTPs) cover 2001-06 and 2006-11. This Guidance applies to all LTPs after these rounds and has effect until further guidance is produced.

Closing date:
09 April 2009

Modernising Trust Ports

Consultation about our revised guidance issued to the trust port sector aimed at improving ports' governance and accountability and at encouraging a review of ports' structures.

Closing date:
07 April 2009

Consultation on a Commission proposal for a European rail network for competitive freight

This consultation paper seeks your views on the European Commission’s recent proposal for an EU Regulation concerning a European rail network for competitive freight, which covers the creation, selection, governance, funding and management of international rail freight corridors. The findings of the consultation exercise will help determine the Government’s position in Council Working Group negotiations in Brussels.

Closing date:
02 April 2009

Local Transport Act 2008 - Consultation on impounding of illegally operated PSVs and HGVs

This consultation seeks views on draft regulations which VOSA propose as part of the implementation of the Local Transport Act 2008. The document sets out the proposal for a regime to enable VOSA to impound illegally-operated Public Service Vehicles (PSVs), as well as proposed amendments to the existing Goods Vehicle impounding regulations to align the two regimes.

Closing date:
31 March 2009

Consultation on Replacement Pollution Control Devices for Motor Vehicles

The documents invite comments on two sets of draft regulations which will introduce mandatory standards for sale and installation of replacement catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters for cars and vans and replacement catalytic converters for motor cycles and other 2/3 wheeled vehicles.

Closing date:
25 March 2009

Designation of the Olympic Route Network

This consultation document seeks views on proposals for the roads to be included in the Olympic Route Network (ORN), to be designated by the Secretary of State for Transport by statutory instrument. The ORN will be a network of roads - primarily in London, but including links to venues outside London - to be used by athletes and Games officials during the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Closing date:
19 March 2009