Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Vehicle Maintenance and Repair) Regulations 2013.
Statutory Instruments
Source: Statutory Instruments

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paragraphs: These Regulations may be cited as the Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Vehicle Maintenance and Repair) Regulations 2013.
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paragraphs: These Regulations come into operation on 10th September 2013.
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paragraphs: In these Regulations—
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paragraphs: These Regulations apply to the following:
(a) vehicles with more than 8 seats, excluding the driver’s seat, used for the carriage of passengers (categories M2 and M3);
(b) goods vehicles (categories N1, N2 and N3);
(c) goods trailers (categories O3 and O4);
(d) ambulances (special purpose vehicles in category M).
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paragraphs: The owner of a vehicle shall-
(a) develop and put in place a system for the regular inspection and maintenance of the vehicle, and
(b) periodically review, and make such changes as are required to ensure the effectiveness of, the system referred to in sub-paragraph (a).
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paragraphs: The owner of a vehicle, in determining the frequency at which inspections and maintenance are to be carried out in relation to the vehicle, shall have regard to the following—
(a) the operational condition of the vehicle;
(b) the conditions under which the vehicle is used;
(c) the age and mileage of the vehicle;
(d) the degree to which the structure of the vehicle, or any of its components, is worn or has deteriorated;
(e) whether there is a defect affecting the vehicle such that the vehicle is, when in motion, a danger to the driver or the public;
(f) any guidelines issued by the manufacturer of the vehicle;
(g) any guidelines issued by the Authority.
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paragraphs: Any inspection and maintenance of a vehicle, and any repairs or other actions that may be necessary to rectify or prevent the occurrence of a defect in relation to a vehicle, shall be carried out by a person who, by reason of his or her training, qualifications or experience, has the expertise to assess the roadworthiness and safety of the vehicle in accordance with the Act of 2012 and these Regulations and to conduct repairs and maintenance of the vehicle in such a manner as to ensure that the vehicle is roadworthy (“suitably qualified person”).
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paragraphs: (1) The owner of a vehicle or combination of vehicles shall ensure that it is inspected in accordance with this Regulation before it is driven in a public place.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), before driving a vehicle or combination of vehicles in a public place, a person shall—
(a) conduct a visual inspection of the interior of the vehicle or combination of vehicles, and
(b) walk around the vehicle or combination of vehicles and conduct a visual inspection of its exterior.
(3) A person shall not be required to conduct an inspection under paragraph (2) in respect of the same vehicle or combination of vehicles more than once in any 24 hour period.
(4) The owner of a vehicle or combination of vehicles shall ensure that any person who may be required to drive a vehicle or combination of vehicles is trained to conduct an inspection of the vehicle in accordance with paragraph (2).