Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 47: To ask the Minister for Transport if there is a provision for a road worthiness test for imported vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35830/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with EU Directive 96/96/EC, motor vehicles and trailers are liable to compulsory periodic roadworthiness testing. Passenger cars are liable to testing when they are 4 years old and every 2 years thereafter while commercial vehicles are liable to testing when they are 1 year old and every year thereafter.

As a consequence of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority is now responsible for vehicle standards including vehicle testing.