The government has launched a consultation on expanding the emissions testing regime beyond the current MOT testing to be introduced by the end of 2027 following mid-2027 parliamentary approval.
https://www.gov.uk/government/consu...use-emissions-of-road-vehicles#how-to-respond
In the introduction to the consultation, it states:
"Government is committed to cleaning up our air and protecting the public from the harms of pollution. Poor air quality disproportionately affects low-income communities, deepening existing health and social inequalities.
It has been linked to some of the most severe and costly challenges facing the NHS, including heart disease and strokes. Vulnerable groups such as older adults, young children, those with respiratory conditions and pregnant women are particularly at risk.
Road vehicle emissions pose a serious threat to the environment and public health. Road vehicles are the single largest source of nitrogen oxides, which have a significant negative impact on air quality and consequently human health.
As well as the effects of nitrogen oxides, road vehicles are the second largest source of atmospheric fine and ultrafine particulates, the inhalation of which has also been linked to severe health conditions and has been increasingly recognised as a significant contributor to poor air quality
In the UK, to protect the environment and public health, emissions from road vehicles are regulated before vehicles are sold or registered. This is achieved by manufacturers demonstrating that they comply with legally binding technical standards.
However, once vehicles are on the road, there are limited legal tools to ensure that vehicle emissions control systems (ECS) remain functioning as intended at the time they were built and registered, meaning that emissions of pollutants from a vehicle in-use may be higher than when the vehicle was new. Evidence indicates that stronger legal measures are needed to make sure emissions remain properly controlled throughout the life of road vehicles.
Our proposal aims to bring in stronger measures to ensure emissions are properly controlled throughout a vehicle’s life, because poorly maintained or modified ECSs can lead to increased nitrogen oxides and particulate emissions, negatively affecting air quality and public health."
Whilst the Club will likely be submitting its views probably in conjunction with HCVA, members with modified vehicles may wish to submit their own responses based on their detailed understanding of potential issues. We only noticed this yesterday, the current Government Web page is dated August 18 and submissions need to be made by September 6th.
https://www.gov.uk/government/consu...use-emissions-of-road-vehicles#how-to-respond
In the introduction to the consultation, it states:
"Government is committed to cleaning up our air and protecting the public from the harms of pollution. Poor air quality disproportionately affects low-income communities, deepening existing health and social inequalities.
It has been linked to some of the most severe and costly challenges facing the NHS, including heart disease and strokes. Vulnerable groups such as older adults, young children, those with respiratory conditions and pregnant women are particularly at risk.
Road vehicle emissions pose a serious threat to the environment and public health. Road vehicles are the single largest source of nitrogen oxides, which have a significant negative impact on air quality and consequently human health.
As well as the effects of nitrogen oxides, road vehicles are the second largest source of atmospheric fine and ultrafine particulates, the inhalation of which has also been linked to severe health conditions and has been increasingly recognised as a significant contributor to poor air quality
In the UK, to protect the environment and public health, emissions from road vehicles are regulated before vehicles are sold or registered. This is achieved by manufacturers demonstrating that they comply with legally binding technical standards.
However, once vehicles are on the road, there are limited legal tools to ensure that vehicle emissions control systems (ECS) remain functioning as intended at the time they were built and registered, meaning that emissions of pollutants from a vehicle in-use may be higher than when the vehicle was new. Evidence indicates that stronger legal measures are needed to make sure emissions remain properly controlled throughout the life of road vehicles.
Our proposal aims to bring in stronger measures to ensure emissions are properly controlled throughout a vehicle’s life, because poorly maintained or modified ECSs can lead to increased nitrogen oxides and particulate emissions, negatively affecting air quality and public health."
Whilst the Club will likely be submitting its views probably in conjunction with HCVA, members with modified vehicles may wish to submit their own responses based on their detailed understanding of potential issues. We only noticed this yesterday, the current Government Web page is dated August 18 and submissions need to be made by September 6th.
