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:
- 29 May 2008
- Last update:
- 26 August 2008
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
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