Government responds to Alliance vehicle safety standards calls
Baroness Vere has responded on behalf of the Government today (21 February 2022) to say that the vehicle safety provisions included in the EU's General Safety Regulation are currently under consideration and the Government will implement requirements that are appropriate for GB and where they improve road safety; and has indicated their thanks for the Safe Roads for All Alliance’s engagement on this important issue.
“Thank you for your email of 17 February to the Secretary of State on behalf of the Safe Roads Alliance, about vehicle safety regulations. I am responding as the Minister responsible for this issue.
As you will be aware, the package of European measures known as the General Safety Regulation includes vehicle construction requirements covering pedestrian safety and a range of additional new technologies. My Department was involved in developing these requirements, but as they apply from July 2022 it will be for the Government to decide whether to mandate the same systems in GB.
The UK’s departure from the EU provides the Government with the platform to capitalise on our regulatory freedoms. The vehicle safety provisions included in the EU’s General Safety Regulation are currently under consideration and the Government will implement requirements that are appropriate for GB and where they improve road safety.
I am grateful for your and the Safe Roads Alliance’s engagement on this important issue.”