Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, attended the EU Transport Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday and welcomed Council agreement on two major legislative initiatives: the Weights and Dimensions Directive and the Roadworthiness Package. Minister Canney said: “From an Irish...
The European Commission is set to revise the so-called Roadworthiness Package with a view to enhancing road safety and embracing digital solutions, while avoiding unnecessary burdens for commercial road transport operators. The European Commission proposals aim to modernise EU legislation on periodic roadworthiness testing and technical roadside checks as well...
The European Commission’s proposal for the revision of the Roadworthiness Package is a timely and necessary step to modernise outdated EU rules. It strikes a positive balance between enhancing road safety and embracing digital solutions, while avoiding unnecessary burdens for commercial road transport operators. The European Commission has tabled its...