This consultation contained proposals aimed at making it easier and cheaper for operators to use zero emission vans, by relaxing roadworthiness testing and drivers’ hours rules.

We disagreed with the proposals on the basis that the regulations are concerned with the safety and road worthiness of the vehicle rather than its power train, and the differences between Class 7 MOT testing and HGV testing take into account the weight of the vehicle.

RTFA response to Zero emission vans consultation