Alternatively fuelled vehicles

This chapter covers the definition, constructions and use, roadworthiness testing, licensing and training requirements for vehicles not powered by petrol or diesel fuels, with a specific section on electric vehicles.

Updates for 2023:

  • Inclusion of heavier vehicle information.

  • Additional summary information added.

Download the alternatively fuelled vehicles chapter of the Yearbook of Road Transport Law

Contents:

  • Definition.

  • Construction and use.

  • Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS).

  • Roadworthiness MOT testing.
  • Tyre tread depths.

  • Operator licensing.

  • Speed limiters.

  • Driving licensing.

  • Five hours driver training requirement.

  • Driver CPC.

  • Drivers’ hours.

  • Excise duty.

Download the alternatively fuelled vehicles chapter of the Yearbook of Road Transport Law