EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval

EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval - Introduction

Published:
03 November 2006
Last update:
24 October 2007

EU Directive 2007/46/EC (993 kb)

The published version of the European Directive 2007/46/EC establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Published:
23 October 2007

Public consultation

Details of the consultation carried out from 2nd June to 22nd August 2008.

Published:
12 January 2009

What's happening

An overview of the work DfT is engaged in to ensure that the legislation and infrastructure needed to successfully deliver the services required by industry to meet the requirements of the Directive is in place by 29th April 2009.

Summary of Key Issues for Stakeholders

A summary of the key issues identified by stakeholders during the research phase of compiling the initial Regulatory Impact Assessment.

Published:
18 December 2006

Definition of Vehicle Categories (1 Mb)

A definition of each vehicle category listed in the Directive.

Published:
03 November 2006
Last update:
06 November 2006

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most commonly asked questions on ECWVTA and the proposed national approval schemes.

Published:
30 May 2008

Glossary of Terms

A definition of key terms used within the Directive and in conjunction with vehicle approval.

Published:
03 November 2006
Last update:
06 November 2006

ECWVTA Communications Toolkit

The Communications Toolkit is intended to help industry and stakeholder organisations whose members are affected by the introduction of EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval, communicate information on the changes clearly and concisely.

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