Vehicle emissions proposals consultation
Ian Ailes has circulated a note on a Department of Transport "Open consultation" on their proposals for "Regulating environmental impact of in-use emissions of road vehicles". The consultation seeks views on proposals to strengthen the law around emissions from road vehicles that are in-use in Great Britain. 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 and protect human health.


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FBHVC reassuring response
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) has reassured Historic vehicle owners that they should not have anything to fear from a consultation on the Department of Transport's proposed legal changes regarding the enforcement of vehicle emission standards in Great Britain.
See NEWS item published by FBHVC. Link

Information on the open consultation
This is available on the GOV.UK website with a link to their survey form. Link & Questions

Launch and closing dates for the survey
Ian Ailes notes "the survey has not been well publicised and the closing date is today (Sunday 6th September 2026) at midnight!" From a search we have seen this "open consultation" was published by the Department for Transport on 6th July 2026 and last updated on18th August 2026.
See the survey form. Link