EU sees sense on MOTs for tractors and livestock trailers after NFU lobbying
The NFU has successfully secured exemptions for agricultural vehicles from unnecessary MOT testing following a vote by the EU Parliament. After a ‘trilogue’ agreement between the European Parliament, Council and Commission at the end of last year, MEPs in Strasbourg have today finally decided to ditch the proposals in a full plenary vote. The plans, […]
FSB concerns heard as European Parliament introduces new roadworthiness regime
Commenting on today’s vote in the European Parliament to introduce a new roadworthiness regime, John Allan, National Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses, said: “Small businesses will be pleased that they are not facing new and unnecessary burdens to test their light trailers and tractors. Having campaigned hard on this issue for almost two years, the […]
