New EU Directive
Directive 2007/38/EC relates to the retrofitting of mirrors to heavy goods vehicles registered in the European Union and requires vehicles over 3.5 tonnes to be retrofitted with proper devices in order to improve the driver’s field of vision and increase vehicle safety.
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Vehicles are affected by the New Directive
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Dead Angle Mirror
This type of interior cab mirror complies with the new EU directive on class IV and class V mirrors. |
Timeframe
Retrofitting must be completed by March 31st 2009, this requirement will be strictly monitored by the police and VOSA. Contact us for more details
Digital tachograph driver cards could be failing as a result of being stored in driver's wallets.
DVLA are aware that if cards are stored in wallets, next to credit cards, then the magnetic strip on a credit card can render the digi-cards useless and is becoming a common problem.
The DVLA says: "The Agency is aware of the requirement to keep drivers on the road.
In view of this, contact the DVLA who will replace them free of charge, and as a matter of urgency and VOSA are also aware of the problem and are currently investigating this matter. Contact us for more details