Open consultation

In-use emissions of road vehicles: regulating environmental impacts

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 6 July 2026

Summary

Seeks views on proposals to strengthen the law around emissions from motor vehicles that are in-use on GB roads.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 6 September 2026

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on proposals to strengthen the law around emissions from road vehicles that are in-use in Great Britain (GB).

The proposals aim to ensure that road vehicles continue to meet the same legal emissions requirements that applied when they were built and first registered for use on the roads.

This will:

• promote vehicle maintenance and enable stronger enforcement to improve air quality

• protect human health

Documents

Regulating environmental impact of in-use emissions of road vehicles

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Ways to respond

Respond online

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Email to:

ivs.consult@dft.gov.uk

Write to:

International Vehicle Standards
Department for Transport
Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London, SW1P 4DR

Published 6 July 2026