Latest Car legislation News
MOT test exemption for pre-war cars
The requirement to have an annual MOT test for pre-war cars may be scrapped following a meeting between Transport Minister Mike Penning and members of the All Party Parliamentary Historic Vehicles Group, of which Lord Montagu of Beaulieu is President. The meeting took place at the Palace of Westminster between Lord Montagu, Conservative MP for East Yorkshire Greg Knight, who is the Parliamentary group chairman and Transport Minister Mike Penn... [more]
Christmas drink-driving figures shows a review of drink-drive laws cannot come too soon
Accroding to figures published by the Association of Chief Police Officers, 223,423 drivers were breath tested last month and total of 7,638 drivers were arrested after breath tests in England and Wales between December 1, 2009 and January 1, 2010. Although the figure is 16.51 per cent lower than the number caught drink-driving in the previous year’s campaign, it demonstrates that far too many drivers are still putting themselves and others at ri... [more]
Electric cars could result in higher overall CO2 emissions and oil consumption
The idea that a wholesale switch to electric cars would automatically reduce CO2 emissions and dependence on oil is one of a number of myths dispelled by a major new report conducted on behalf of the Environmental Transport Association (ETA). The report found that whilst there were significant potential environmental benefits to be had from a switch to electric vehicles, these were wholly dependent on changes in the way electricity was generat... [more]
Used Fiat 500 and Volkswagen Golf can be more expensive than new version
Used car buyers might be better off buying new, especially if they have a car that’s eligible for the government’s scrappage scheme. Popular models such as the Fiat 500, Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen Golf can all be bought new under the scrappage scheme for less than a used version that’s up to a year old. A used VW Golf 1.6 TDI S 5dr (59 plate, 200 miles) costs £16,200, yet the same car new is £12,430 under the scrappage scheme (including the av... [more]
Taxi drivers should take advantage of the scrappage scheme before it ends
LTI Vehicles is urging taxi drivers to take advantage of the Government’s scrappage scheme, which has recently been extended. The scheme gives drivers £2,000 incentive towards a new vehicle if they scrap a vehicle over 10 years old as part of the deal. The Department for Business announces that over 200,000 vehicles have been sold under the scheme. Over two-thirds of the £300 million budget initially set aside for the scheme has already gone.... [more]
Other Car legislation news and reviews
Ignition interlock legislation to be heard Wednesday
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR)- A bill that would require all convicted drunk drivers to have an ignition interlock device in their car will be heard by a Senate committee Wednesday.
Ohio Reps Busy Cooking Up Car-Related Legislation
You don't have to be a Not-In-My-Backyard Ron Paulist to appreciate a little breathing room between the government's reach and your regular spin through the daily routine.
Proposed Legislation Would Ban Smoking In Car With Kids
New proposed legislation would ban smoking in cars when kids under six are riding in the vehicle.
California bill takes aim at Buy Here Pay Here used-car dealers
Legislation introduced by Assemblyman Bob Wieckowski aims to protect buyers from being overcharged at used-car lots by requiring dealerships to post the fair market value on each vehicle they sell. New legislation in Sacramento aims to protect car buyers from being overcharged at used-car lots by requiring the dealerships to post the fair market value on each vehicle they sell.
Sports Coalition Speaks Out Against Rental Car Taxes
At the first hearing for the “End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act of 2011,” or H.R. 2469, the Sports Fan Coalition attended in support of the legislation, citing that team owners often “prey on fan loyalty in order to manipulate massive public subsidies toward private coffers using tools such as car rental excise taxes,” said Brian Fredrick, Coalition executive director.
Legislation would require older kids to use booster seats in vehicles
A bill working its way through the Arizona Legislature would require older children to use booster seats in vehicles.
New legislation to make home extensions easier
Householders are to be given more rights to extend their properties without the need for planning permission. 30/01/2012 00:00:00
Quality Parts Coalition Applauds Newly Introduced Legislation to Protect Consumer Access to Alternative Collision ...
The Quality Parts Coalition has announced its enthusiastic support for collision repair parts legislation introduced today by U.S. House Judiciary Committee Members Darrell Issa and Zoe Lofgren .
Charm City Moms: Backseat safety
I noticed a few days ago that the Maryland General Assembly is considering legislation that would require kids under age 13 to sit in the back seat of the car. Currently, the state recommends kids under 13 sit in the back, but doesn’t require it.
ACRA: 'Become a Car Rental Ambassador'
ACRA says it's time to start a grassroots effort to communicate the service and good deeds that car rental companies perform.
