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First inspection deferral for new dangerous goods vehicles entering into service

20 Dec 2023

Allows new tank vehicles to enter into service and be used on roads without an ADR1(C) certificate (authorisation 476).

This authorisation notice allows new tank vehicles to enter into service and be used on the roads of Great Britain without an ADR1(C) certificate.

ADR part 9 inspection and certification is required from the date that the vehicle was due to have its first roadworthiness inspection under the Goods Vehicle (Plating and Testing) Regulations 1988 as amended.

The authorisation is valid until 31 August 2024.

Further information:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/carriage-of-dangerous-goods-authorisation-476?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b4b25ffa-f4c3-4303-ac4e-6e712476772b&utm_content=immediately