Written answers

Tuesday, 9 May 2006

9:00 pm

Photo of Seán HaugheySeán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 272: To ask the Minister for Transport if the UK MOT in relation to the road worthiness of a vehicle is recognised here; if the Irish VTR is recognised throughout the EU; if EU laws is harmonised in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17283/06]

Photo of Martin CullenMartin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The framework at European level in relation to compulsory periodic roadworthiness testing of motor vehicles is set down in EU Directive 96/96/EC. The Directive specifies the categories of vehicles liable to testing, the minimum frequency of testing of vehicles, the items that have to be tested and the arrangements for testing. The Directive requires that a vehicle liable to roadworthiness testing must be tested in the Member State in which it is registered and that the proof of passing a roadworthiness test issued by that Member State must be recognised in all other Member States. The mutual recognition of roadworthiness certificates ensures the free circulation of vehicles within the EU. The Directive is currently transposed into Irish law by means of the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2003 for passenger cars and by the European Communities (Vehicle testing) Regulations 2004 for commercial vehicles.

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