The transition to zero-emission vehicles is accelerating across the transport and logistics sector, bringing important regulatory changes alongside it. As vehicle design evolves, particularly with the added weight of battery systems, it is essential that testing standards keep pace to ensure safety, consistency, and operational clarity for both vehicle operators and MOT testing stations. DVSA Special Notice 1-26 outlines a...
The DVSA have this week updated information on the gov.uk website in relation to equipment maintenance, calibration and records, for ATL / OPTL wheel/steering play detectors. The guidance now reads: Maintenance periods All equipment must be maintained in good working order at all times. In the case of ATL or one person test lane (OPTL), maintenance periods for steering and suspension play...
The DVSA has just released Special notice 04-25 This outlines an updated requirement from April 2026 that all new and replacement jacking beams supplied to a class IV MOT site will need to have: 2.0 tonnes (minimum) capacity 1700mm between the lifting pads centres. Who these changes apply to These changes apply to MOT centres that submit an application to...
If you operate an ATF facility, to maintain the standards expected across the industry you are expected to upgrade roller brake testing software ASAP. This will also mean that for some, equipment may need a higher level of investment to upgrade due to hardware changes, alongside the software update. Therefore DVSA have stated the deadline for this is 31st December...
