Source: European Parliament
In line with the commitment in the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy[1], the Commission is working on the revision of the Roadworthiness Package, comprising three Directives on the periodic technical inspection (PTI) of motor vehicles (2014/45/EU)[2], technical roadside inspection of heavy commercial vehicles (2014/47/EU)[3], and vehicle registration documents (1999/37/EC amended by 2014/46/EU)[4].
These existing rules require adaptation to take account of technological developments (e.g. as regards electric vehicles, modern emission control systems, advanced driver assistance systems).
The proposals will also contain measures to further address the issue of odometer fraud, an issue of particular and longstanding concern to the European Parliament.
In relation to the national schemes to combat odometer manipulation in Belgium and the Netherlands, there is nothing to prevent other Member States from implementing similar schemes at national level.
Revision of the Roadworthiness Package is a clear priority for the Commission. Work is at a very advanced stage, and it is expected to have proposals adopted in the coming weeks.
In addition, the Commission supported the introduction of anti-tampering and accuracy requirements for odometers in UN Regulation No 39[5], in the context of the anti-tampering requirements of the Euro 7 Regulation[6].
Compliance to the provisions of this type-approval regulation will be a prerequisite for registration of vehicles on the EU market.
- [1] https://transport.ec.europa.eu/transport-themes/eu-mobility-transport-achievements-2019-2024/sustainable-smart-mobility_en
- [2] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2014/45/oj/eng
- [3] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2014/47/oj/eng
- [4] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32014L0046
- [5] Proposal for 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 39 (Speedometer and Odometer) for consideration by the World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations in its 195th session (https://unece.org/transport/documents/2024/12/working-documents/grsg-proposal-02-series-amendments-un-regulation-no).
- [6] Regulation (EU) 2024/1457 on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7).