Open consultation

Updating GB type approval for passenger and goods vehicles

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 18 August 2026

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

Incorporating certain EU and international vehicle regulations into the GB type approval scheme.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 29 September 2026

Consultation description

This consultation:

• considers a number of developments in the vehicle regulations within the EU and internationally
• asks for views on our intended approach to incorporate these into the GB type approval scheme

These updates will be introduced through one or more statutory instruments to amend the assimilated regulations which establish the GB type approval scheme.

This consultation covers a group of proposals where we intend to make regulations as soon as possible after the consultation.

Documents

Updating GB type approval for passenger and goods 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
3rd Floor, Zone 2
Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London, SW1P 4DR

Published 18 August 2026