22-08-07 VOSA begins taking bookings for LLEZ certificates
22/08/2007
NEWS RELEASE
VOSA begins taking bookings
for LLEZ certificates
From Monday 20 August, the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) will begin accepting advance bookings for Low Emissions Certificate (LEC) tests. Inspections
will then become available from all Heavy Goods Vehicle Test Stations (HGVTS) from
3 September.
The fee for a low emissions test is £28, though it can also be carried out at the same time as an annual vehicle test at the reduced price of £17. Additional arrangements can be made with local HGVTSs to carry out inspections outside of VOSA’s core working hours or at appropriate designated premises where a supplement will be charged for these services. Low emissions tests can be booked via the nearest local HGVTS or the VOSA Enquiry Unit at 0870 60 60 440.
The LEC Scheme is a new service which has been developed specifically for the London Low Emission Zone (LLEZ), which is being implemented in phases. Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) over 12 tonnes will be required to meet the Euro III standard for Particulate Matter (PM) from February 2008, while from July 2008 buses, coaches and HGVs greater than 3.5 tonnes will also need to comply.
Vehicles that meet the LLEZ emissions standards and hold a valid LEC or Reduced Pollution Certificate (RPC) will not be subject to the daily charge when driving within the LLEZ. VOSA will automatically advise TfL if a vehicle has passed or failed the low emissions or reduced pollution test.
The status of a vehicle can be checked by contacting the TfL call centre on 0845 607 0009 or by viewing the vehicle compliance checker at www.tfl.gov.uk/lezlondon.
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NOTES TO EDITOR:
Affected vehicles that will drive within the LLEZ and have had abatement devices fitted or have a Euro I and Euro II engine that meets Euro III standard for PM will need to either obtain an LEC or an RPC from VOSA to prove they meet the LLEZ emissions requirements. TfL has published a list of approved abatement devices and eligible Euro I and Euro II engines that meet the Euro III standard for PM on its website at www.tfl.gov.uk/lezlondon.
To find a local test station click here: Finding a Goods Vehicle Testing Station
For further information on RPCs and LECs visit the following links: Reduced Pollution Certificates and Low Emissions Certificates
VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) is responsible for:
• Processing applications for licences to operate lorries and buses and registering bus services
• Operating and administering testing schemes for all vehicles, including the supervision of the
MOT testing scheme
• Enforcing the law on vehicles to ensure that they comply with legal standards and regulations
• Enforcing drivers' hours and licensing requirements
• Supporting Traffic Commissioners to help them make informed decisions on operator
licensing, vocational drivers and bus registration requirements
• Providing training and advice for commercial operators
• Investigating vehicle accidents, defects and recalls.
For media enquiries about VOSA, please contact: Zita Galambosi on 0117 954 2561 or Henry Norman on 0117 954 3208. You can also e-mail press@vosa.gov.uk.
Page last updated: 30/08/2007