Consultation responses

Below is a list of consultations that the BVRLA has responded to. If you need further information on any of these subjects please search the website or contact the legal and policy department on 01494 434747, email legal@bvrla.co.uk

2013 responses

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HM Treasury consumer credit regime - response to HM Treasury on the regulation for the new consumer credit regime

FCA new consumer credit regime - response to the Financial Conduct Authority on the new consumer credit regime

Parking enforcement - response to the House of Commons Transport Committee's inquiry into parking enforcement.

Whiplash Claims - response to the Ministry of Justice on ways to reduce whiplash claims

Motoring services consultation  - response on how the Department for Transport should shape and develop its executive agencies for the future.

London congestion charge scheme changes - proposals to increase the fine and change the greener vehicle discounts

Road user charging scheme - proposals to introduce regulation which will allow charging authorities to enforce road user charging schemes such as the Dartford Toll Crossing.

Removal of the insurance certificate  - proposals to remove the need to issue a paper certificate on the issuance of an insurance policy

The work of VOSA - transport committee

2012 responses

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Extending the range of remedies available to public enforcers of consumer law

Consumer Codes Approval Scheme

Removing the insurance check at reclicensing - Response to the DVLA on proposals to remove a check of insurance when a vehicle is relicensed.

Implementing the Consumer Rights Directive - Response to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills on implementing the exemption for vehicle rental on having to offer a cooling off period when a rental is booked at a distance.

Unfair contract terms - Response to the Law Commission on their proposal for a new approach on the Unfair Contract Terms in Consumer Contracts regulation

VIC Scheme Review - Response to the Department for Transport on whether to keep the vehicle identity check scheme running.

RIDDOR Review - Response to the Health & Safety Executive expressing concerns that work-related road traffic accidents are not included in the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences regulations.

Greenhouse Gas Emission reporting for companies - Response on the draft regulations

Enhancing consumer law - Response to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills on reform of consumer law

Careless Driving - Response to the Department for Transport on making careless driving a fixed penalty offence and increasing the penalties for other motoring offences

Common European Sales Law - Response to the Mininstry of Justice on their lobbying in Europe on proposals for a common European sales law

Road Traffic Accident Scheme - Response to the Ministry of Justice on their proposed changes to the portal which handles insurance claims following a road traffic accident

Charging Heavy Goods Vehicles - Response to the Department for Transport on proposals to introduce a lorry road user charge

Transforming DVLA Services - Response to the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency on the proposed transformation of services.

Statutory Register of Lobbyists - Response to HM Government on the proposed Register of Statutory Lobbyists.

Insurer's Remedies for Frauluent Claims - Response to the Law Commission's consultation paper on Insurance Contract Law: Post Contarct Duties and other Issues.

EU's proposals on ADR - Response to the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills consultation paper on the EU's proposals on ADR.

2011 responses

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Senior Traffic Commissioner Guidance and Directions - Response to the Department for Transport on the revised guidance issued by the Traffic Comissioner on O-licences.

Sustainable framework for UK Aviation: Scoping document - Response to the Department for Transport on the development of a sustainable framework for UK aviation.

Scrutiny of the DVLA and DSA - Response to House of Commons Transport Committee call for evidence on the funding, organisation and work of the agencies.

Guidance for credit brokers and intermediaries - Response to the Office of Fair Trading's draft guidance for credit brokers and intermediaries with regard to disclosure of commission, status and unfair business practices.

VOSA Fees 2011-12 - Response on the latest fee proposals for the HGV annual test and O-licence vehicle fees

Greenhouse gas reporting by companies - Response to the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on making greenhouse gas reporting mandatory for companies.

Longer trucks and trailers - Response to the Department for Transport on extending the lenth of trailers and articulated vehicles.

Age discrimination - Response to the Government Equalities Office lobbying for an exemption from the regulations for rental companies

RIDDOR changes - Response to the Health and Safety Executive on reporting workplace accidents.

Alternative dispute resolution - Response to the European Commission on encouraging the take up and awarenes of alternative dispute resolution services.

Vehicle recall guidance review - Response to VOSA on its review of the vehicle recall guidance. To access a current version of the guide click here.

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