Source: European Parliament
In line with its 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], the technical roadside inspection of heavy commercial vehicles (2014/47/EU)[3], and vehicle registration documents (1999/37/EC as amended by 2014/46/EU)[4].
The existing rules require adaptation to technological development (e.g. the advent of electric vehicles, modern emission control systems and advanced driver assistance systems).
Further, new vehicles should be tested to ensure that all crucial safety and emission control systems work satisfactorily throughout the vehicles’ lifetime.
In addition, the proposals will contain technical provisions to allow for access to in-vehicle data specific to the needs of roadworthiness testing, as well as measures to further address the issue of odometer fraud, an issue of particular concern to the European Parliament.
Revision of the Roadworthiness Package is a clear priority for the Commission. Work is at a very advanced stage, and it is expected that the relevant proposals will be adopted in the coming months.
- [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