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DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness – April 2025

28 Apr 2025

Some changes to the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.  
The guide outlines the regulations, requirements and industry best practice for maintaining your commercial vehicles - including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping.

What the changes include 
The updates to the GTMR include:
•    updated guidance from the Traffic Commissioners on maintaining compliance  
•    additional guidance for driver checks on vehicles arduous conditions  
•    clearer requirements for brake assessments, risk assessments and Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring Systems

A reminder of requirements for brake testing   
Each safety inspection must include a brake performance assessment (BPA) or a risk assessment if a laden test is not completed. We sent a message about this requirement as part of the updates in November 2024. This new edition does not change the message on this.  

Your responsibilities  
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the guidance and make sure you:  
•    review and comply with the brake assessment requirements   
•    update your maintenance systems accordingly 

Read the Guide:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-maintaining-roadworthiness