Brexit Vehicle Type-Approval Transition

Summary

This regulation ensures that vehicles and components previously approved in the UK can continue to be sold in the EU after Brexit by providing a path to new Union-wide approvals.
10 10.01.2019
Other
transport
european union
administrative law
business and competition

Key points

  • The regulation aims to ensure that the withdrawal of the UK does not prevent vehicles and components from being sold in the EU.
  • Manufacturers are granted the freedom to choose which EU Member State authority will handle their new Union type-approvals.
  • Manufacturers can apply for a new Union approval for the same vehicle types before the UK officially leaves the EU.
  • New approvals may be granted based on existing test reports if no new technical requirements have been introduced.
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