The BVRLA welcomes the review into on how UK law should change to enable the safe use and operation of automated vehicles. BVRLA members are typically the legal owner of the vehicle and do not have day-to-day operational control of the vehicle. Therefore, we welcome legal clarity on the way the automated vehicle is operated and controlled by the customer, as well as on those responsibilities which the legal owner or supplier would be accountable for.

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The BVRLA has responded to this consultation, agreeing that the guide should not single out purchase of either an ex-rental or lease cars but instead focus on the principle of ensuring consumers are given transparency.

The BVRLA has responded to the consultation recognising the criticality of improving road safety for users and pedestrians. However, we remain concerned that the proposed DVS will not be the most effective measure to reduce accidents from vehicles passing through London.

The BVRLA has responded to the government’s Review of WLTP and vehicle taxes, warning of the danger that the progress made in decarbonising road transport could be reversed if the government fails to act by making tax changes to manage the impact of the transition to WLTP.

Failure to support the fleet sector with a fair and consistent tax regime will seriously threaten Government attempts to decarbonise road transport.

170 representatives from over 80-member organisations tuned into the BVRLA’s recent No Deal Brexit webinar which focussed on operational implications for members’ businesses if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

Over 50 representatives from across the BVRLA membership attended last week’s Technical and Operational Management Forum where the focus of discussion was on electrical vehicles.

The BVRLA continues to strengthen its governance programme by offering leasing broker, rental and commercial vehicle members a free internal desktop audit. This can provide added value, reassuring members that they are adhering to standards. 

Members now have the ability to purchase Fair Wear & Tear Guides, VE103 certificates, event tickets and training courses directly from the BVRLA’s new-improved website.

The latest BVRLA leasing broker statistics shows a levelling out of the market during 2018 as the overall rate of growth remained at 10%, in line with 2017 figures.