Agricultural Tractors on Public Roads

1. Agricultural Tractors on Public Roads Guidance by the Department for Transport Presented by Gary Crockford AIAC meeting, 15th November 2007 Stoneleigh Park

2. Why is Guidance needed? • The laws governing the use of vehicles on public roads can be complex when applied to Agricultural vehicles • The amount and type of queries received • A desire from industry to have clearer guidance • Existing guidance is mainly aimed at ‘policing’ the use of Agricultural Vehicles AIAC meeting, 15th November 2007 at Stoneleigh Park

3. Existing Guidance • Different Agencies (DVLA, VOSA etc) • Manufacturers • Private Consultants • Existing Publications • ‘Agricultural Vehicles on the road’ (Mike Braithwaite) • ‘Agricultural Vehicles on the road’ (Andrew McMahon) • NFU Guidance (under development) AIAC meeting, 15th November 2007 at Stoneleigh Park

4. The purpose of the Guidance • To produce a concise guide to the law in an easily understood format • To provide simple guidance including contacts to obtain more information • To provide answers to frequently asked questions • To highlight the relevant legislation so that users know where to look. AIAC meeting, 15th November 2007 at Stoneleigh Park

5. Contents - Main Guidance • Vehicle Registration • Design & Construction • Operator Licensing • Driver Licensing • Fuel • Driver’s Hours AIAC meeting, 15th November 2007 at Stoneleigh Park

6. Contents - Annexes • Construction Requirements • Rebated Fuel • Frequently Asked Questions • Relevant Legislation AIAC meeting, 15th November 2007 at Stoneleigh Park

7. Discussion • Will this type of guidance be welcomed? • Are there any additional areas that should be included? • Any immediate suggestions for improvements? Please send your comments to: E-mail: gary.crockford@dft.gsi.gov.uk Telephone: 0207 944 2098 AIAC meeting, 15th November 2007 at Stoneleigh Park