tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultations Policy papers and consultations 2024-05-16T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/a-vision-for-gb-type-approval 2024-05-16T00:00:00+01:00 A vision for GB type approval Outlines the government's approach to delivering a GB vehicle type approval scheme after Brexit. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/updating-gb-type-approval-for-road-vehicles 2024-03-06T09:30:01+00:00 Updating GB type approval for road vehicles Consultation on whether to update the GB road vehicle type approval scheme to accept certain new safety and environmental standards. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/heavy-vehicle-testing-review-call-for-evidence 2024-01-26T09:30:04+00:00 Heavy vehicle testing review: call for evidence This call for evidence looks at options for changes to heavy vehicle testing for earned recognition (ER) operators. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/banning-tyres-aged-10-years-and-older 2020-07-15T12:47:18+01:00 Banning tyres aged 10 years and older On a proposed ban on tyres aged 10 years and older from heavy goods vehicles, heavy trailers, buses, coaches and minibuses. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/road-safety-statement-2019-a-lifetime-of-road-safety 2019-07-19T00:15:00+01:00 Road safety statement 2019: a lifetime of road safety Road safety statement and two-year action plan, addressing road safety issues throughout the lifetime of roads users. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/hgv-periodic-testing-and-inspections-exemptions 2017-09-14T11:41:30+01:00 HGV periodic testing and inspections exemptions Seeks views on the exemptions for certain types of heavier vehicle from annual roadworthiness testing. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-possibility-of-allowing-an-increase-in-the-length-of-articulated-lorries 2011-03-30T00:00:00+01:00 Increasing the allowed length of articulated lorries Consultation on the potential impact of increasing the length of articulated lorries to 18.75 metres while maintaining the 44 tonne weight limit.