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Updated HGV and PSV manuals have been published today (11 April 2022).
Read the updated HGV and PSV manuals.
Changes have been made to the manuals following feedback and review from stakeholders.
The main changes made are:
- definition of front steering axle added to the interpretation of terms section
- mandatory requirement to advise when an assessor is not able to see the age markings for twin wheel fitments has been removed
- the anti-roll bar section has been merged with the general suspension section
- additional Braking Device deficiencies for wiring have been amended to remove duplication with Electrical Wiring and Equipment
- clarification notes added to the Direction Indicators section on combined side indicators and side marker lamps fitted to a vehicle or trailer
- section 72 has been updated to give guidance on secondary brake alterative split options
Other changes have been made and are explained in detail at the beginning of the manual in the ‘Revision of Record’ section.
The changes come into effect from 1 May.
We’re contacting you now to make you aware and give you time to prepare for when your vehicles are submitted for annual test.
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