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Abnormal Loads Permit system for the movement of abnormal loads

SI No.147 of 2009

National Car Test (NCT)
Please Note: If you have a query regarding your NCT, please contact NCTS directly in the first instance. NCT Contact details

Options review for future provision of National Car Testing Service. RSA Board Briefing 1.0MB

Agricultural Review Consultation Document. (available to download here 1.16MB).

Safety Belts on Buses

Vehicle Type Approval / Entry into Service

ECWVTA

For information on ECWVTA and related National Approval Schemes click here

Regulations/Legislation

EU Regulations more >>
Mechanically Propelled Vehicles Entry into Service Regulations more>>
Two and Three Wheeled Motor Vehicle Entry into service more >>
UNECE Regulations more >>
Motor Vehicles Type Approval Regulations more >>
Component and Separate Technical Units Regulations more >>

General Information

EU Proposals Currently Under Discussion more >>
End of Series Exemption Procedures more >>

Public Consultation Documents

Active Consultations

There are currently no active consultations

Closed Consultations

Daytime Running Lights Consultation more>>
Spray Suppression Consultation more >>
Consultation - ECWVTA & Related National Approval Schemes more>>
Regulatory Impact Assessment - ECWVTA & Related National Approval Schemes more>>
Proposed Amendments to Braking Regulations for Passenger Vehicles (M) and Goods Vehicles (N) more >>
Component Parts Consultation Documents more>>
European Communities Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) more >>
Agricultural Review Consultation Document more>>
The introduction of Regulations to Extend the Type Approval Framework to Cover Hydrogen Vehicles more>>
Proposal Regarding the Strengthening of Existing Community Requirements Aimed at Improving the Safety of Pedestrians and Other Vulnerable Road Users more>>
Introduction of Euro 5 and Euro 6 Emissions Regulations for Light Passenger and Commercial Vehicles more>>

Information Notes

Update for Stakeholders on Draft Braking Regulations Link to Full Text
Euro IV and Euro V Emissions Regulations for Heavy Duty Vehicles Link to Full Text
Euro 5 and Euro 6 Emissions Regulations for Light passenger and Commercial Vehicles Link to Full Text
Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the council concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles Link to Full Text
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the council on statutory markings for two or three wheeled motor vehicles Link to Full Text

Contact Details

Vehicle Standards
The Road Safety Authority
Moy Business Park
Primrose Hill
Dublin Road
Ballina
Co. Mayo

Tel: 096 25014

Fax: 096 25252

Email: vehiclestandards@rsa.ie

Latest News

9th February 2010
Motor Vehicle Recalls - Adivce for Consumers More>>

31st December 2009
Extension of 42t Weight Derogation for a Five Axle Articulated Vehicle More>>

23rd December 2009
Notification of 42t Weight Derogation for a Five Axle Articulated Vehicle More>>

7th September 2009
Update for Stakeholders on Draft Braking Regulations More>>

15th July 2009
Information Note on Euro IV and Euro V Emissions Regulations for Heavy Duty Vehicles More >>

Information Note on Euro 5 and Euro 6 Emissions Regulations for Light passenger and Commercial Vehicles More >>

10th June 2009
Spray Suppression Consultation More>>

1st May 2009
Permit system for the movement of abnormal loads More>>

27th April 2009

New Regulations for ECWVTA
& National Approval Schemes. More >>

20th February 2009
ECWVTA
Introduction date of 29th April 2009 fast approaching. More >>

26th January 2009
Proposed Amendments to Braking Regulations More >>

13th January 2009
Notification of Extension of 42t Weight Derogation More >>

24th December 2008
Notification of Extension of 42t Weight Derogation. More>>

13th October 2008 ECWVTA Consultation Now Closed More>>

2nd September 2008
Introduction of Euro 5 and Euro 6 Emission Standards. More >>

15th August 2008
ECWVTA Consultation document available to download. More >>

23rd June 2008
The deadline for the receipt of comments on the Review of the use of Agricultural and Works Vehicles on public roads has now been extended to 26/09/08

21st July 2008
Notice to stakeholders - Review of Safety Belts in Buses. More >>

4th July 2008 The use of agricultural vehicles and works vehicles on public roads. More >>

8th February 2008 Minister Approves RSA Recommendations for Overhaul of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness System. More >>

5th November
European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval. More>>

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