There is a strong link between defective vehicles and road traffic collisions. Governments can create vehicle safety requirements, but drivers are responsible for keeping their vehicles roadworthy.
Vehicles are categorised by a letter which indicates their intended use. Here you will find information on the various vehicle categories including the requirements for Entry into Service and Roadworthiness testing.
Some new commercial vehicles cannot use Irish roads without receiving ‘type approval’ under EU legislation or national regulations.
Find out which types of commercial vehicles manufactured at which dates are subject to these regulations.
Motor caravans / motor homes / camper vans are a special-purpose vehicle which include living accommodation. From April 29th 2012 they will be required to adhere to ECWVTA approval before it can be registered for road use in Ireland.
Passenger cars must be manufactured to strict standards and regulations before they can be registered for use on a public road. Cars must also take regular roadworthiness testing throughout their life.
Mopeds, motorcycles, trikes and quads must meet relevant standards for safety and environmental impact.
If you have a trailer that you use on public roads, you must be sure that it meets with national and EU safety standards. We'll outline what those standards are and who needs to follow them.
What is an end of series vehicle, who can apply for an end of series exemption and what information we need to process an application for exemption.
There is a permit system for the movement of abnormal loads. A new streamlined system for issuing special permits for the movement of long wide loads was introduced in May 2009.
Motor vehicles are legally required to be manufactured in such a way as to be sufficiently safe and environmentally acceptable for road use. In some cases vehicles may be subject to a recall
Find out more about the vehicle type approval standards required for entry into service & registration of motor vehicles in Ireland.
An e-mark confirms that the tyre meets the minimum agreed standard in relation to its dimensions, load and speed rating. Find out why it is important to have e-marked tyres.
From 29 October 2010 bus owners will be required to present documentation at their roadworthiness test which confirms that the safety belts fitted to a bus meets a minimum standard.