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drjonts · 25th March 2020, 08:48

Details here team...

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/v...N2jHGN98-1MO08

Important bit here I guess:
All cars, vans and motorcycles which usually would require an MOT test will be exempted from needing a test from 30 March 2020. Vehicles must be kept in a roadworthy condition, and garages will remain open for essential repair work. Drivers can be prosecuted if driving unsafe vehicles.

Legislation will be introduced on March 30 and will come into immediate effect for 12 months, following a short consultation with key organisations. Drivers will still need to get their vehicle tested until the new regulations come into place, if they need to use it.

Safety is key, which is why garages will remain open for essential repair work

But...what about all the MOT stations and their income, employees and all that goes with that? There's a silver lining for us drivers and owners...but a dark cloud for those stations...they will have to turn their hand to servicing.

Imagine the rush for MOTs once that 6 month period is over. You won't be able to book one. I assume that you can still test a car ahead of the suspension period finishing...if we can't the rush will see many cars without valid tests on day 1.

Jonty

25th March 2020, 08:48	#3
drjonts Loves to post MG ZT-T 160 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 288 Thanks: 179 Thanked 70 Times in 53 Posts	Details here team... https://www.gov.uk/government/news/v...N2jHGN98-1MO08 Important bit here I guess: All cars, vans and motorcycles which usually would require an MOT test will be exempted from needing a test from 30 March 2020. Vehicles must be kept in a roadworthy condition, and garages will remain open for essential repair work. Drivers can be prosecuted if driving unsafe vehicles. Legislation will be introduced on March 30 and will come into immediate effect for 12 months, following a short consultation with key organisations. Drivers will still need to get their vehicle tested until the new regulations come into place, if they need to use it. Safety is key, which is why garages will remain open for essential repair work But...what about all the MOT stations and their income, employees and all that goes with that? There's a silver lining for us drivers and owners...but a dark cloud for those stations...they will have to turn their hand to servicing. Imagine the rush for MOTs once that 6 month period is over. You won't be able to book one. I assume that you can still test a car ahead of the suspension period finishing...if we can't the rush will see many cars without valid tests on day 1. Jonty Last edited by drjonts; 25th March 2020 at 08:59..