RoSPA Road Safety : Consultation Responses 2003

Here you will find copies of RoSPA responses to major government and European consultation documents on road safety issues.

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Consultation Subject Date

Click here to download this document in PDF format. Seat belt wearing exemption in goods vehicles when delivering or collecting
Department for Transport’s consultation on the seat belt wearing exemption for delivery drivers; what the distance between stops should be to qualify for the exemption. Legislation coming into force on 5/4/04. (PDF format 16kb)

November 2003

New Street Works Act 1991: Recovery of Costs Regulations
Proposals by the Scottish Executive to amend the way in which the utility companies recover their administration costs when undertaking street works. (PDF format 18kb)

July 2003

Click here to download this document in PDF format. The Road Works (Inspection Fees) (Scotland) Regulations and Revised Code of Practice for Inspections
Scottish Executive proposals to reform the basis on which roads authorities may charge for carrying out routine inspections and proposals to amend the code of practice for such inspections. (PDF format 21kb)

July 2003

Click here to download this document in PDF format Fees for Driving Test and Other Matters
DSA proposals to increase driving test fees, make changes to the qualifying process for ADIs, amend the young LGV driver scheme and extend the time for implementation of the new motorcycle manoeuvres test. (PDF format 32kb)

July 2003

Click here to download this document in PDF format. Code of Practice for the Co-ordination of Street Works
Department for Transport proposals to amend the Code of Practice to reduce the disruption caused by street works. (PDF format 22kb)

June 2003

Click here to download this document in PDF format Road Traffic Penalties in Northern Ireland
Consultation by the Northern Ireland Office on a number of proposals for changes to the law on road traffic penalties in Northern Ireland. (PDF format 54kb)

May 2003

Click here to download this document in PDF format. Proposed Changes to MOT Training
Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) plans to extend and improve the training for Authorised Examiners and Testers who administer the MOT Test. (PDF format 22kb)

May 2003

Click here to download this document in PDF format Delivering the New Motorcycle Test
Consultation by the DSA on the best way to implement the changes required by law to the practical riding test taken by learner motorcyclists. (PDF format 28kb)

April 2003

Click here to download this document in PDF format. Consultation on pedal cycle and breakdown vehicle lighting
Department for Transport proposals to amend the Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations to permit breakdown vehicles to use red/amber flashing lights, permit front and rear flashing lights on cycles and permit customs and excise vehicles to be fitted with a blue warning beacon. (PDF format 24kb)

April 2003


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