Home About Us News Careers Branch Locations News You are here: Home / News / Auto Torque / Consultation on plans to ban vehicle ‘tampering’ closes Consultation on plans to ban vehicle ‘tampering’ closes 24 November 2021/ Government proposes “new offences for tampering with a system, part or component of a vehicle intended or adapted to be used on a road” A government consultation on plans to stop the “tampering” of road vehicles for safety and environmental reasons has now closed and is now being analysed. A proposed shake-up of car modification rules could land drivers with fines worth hundreds of pounds, under the plans entitled Modernising Vehicle Standards. It would “create new offences for tampering with a system, part or component of a vehicle intended or adapted to be used on a road.” The consultation report reads: “We will create new offences for tampering with a system, part or component of a vehicle intended or adapted to be used on a road. “This will enable us to address existing gaps in the legislation, ensuring cleaner and safer vehicles. “We will also create new offences for tampering with non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) and for advertising ‘tampering’ services or products.” It could see the supply, installation and/or advertising of a “tampering product” for a vehicle or NRMM become illegal – this would apply where a principal effect of the product is to bypass, defeat, reduce the effectiveness of or render inoperative a system, part or component. The removal or modification to reduce the effectiveness of a part or component for a vehicle/NRMM and advertising such services could also become an offence. The BBC reports that the proposed changes have sparked concern among car enthusiasts who restore old vehicles. Barry Guess, organiser of the Car-nival event in Abingdon, Oxfordshire said it could impact races, rallies and classic car restoration said: “There are elements which rings alarm bells. “We could find ourselves in a situation that valid restrictions that are brought in for safety could impact the day-to-day operations of companies and the motorsport community. “As they stand, the proposals would stop a competitor from removing the normal seat and fitting a purpose-built competition seat which is much, much safer than the original. “Components like seatbelts and various components get changed – they could be deemed as being tampering.” Transport minister Trudy Harrison was reported to have said the consultation looked at future technology to prevent alterations that “negatively impact on road safety, vehicle security and the environment.” She said: “Department for Transport officials have been instructed to ensure that proposals do not prevent activities such as restoration, repairs or legitimate improvements to classic cars, or do any damage to the motorsports businesses involved in these activities.” Auto Torque has partnered with Garage Wire to bring you all the latest aftermarket news. Subscribe for FREE to the Auto Torque e-Bulletin Auto Torque from BBC Superfactors & The Parts Alliance brings you the latest news and buzz from around the automotive aftermarket, including business advice, technical tips and industry interviews. Subscribe for FREE today to receive fortnightly industry news delivered directly to your inbox! It's easy to unsubscribe from these communications at any time. Share this entry Recent Popular Comments Tags Consultation on plans to ban vehicle ‘tampering’ cl... 24 November 2021 - 5:12 pm BG Automotive celebrates success with Prince Charles at... 24 November 2021 - 5:10 pm New homes in England to have EV chargers by law 24 November 2021 - 5:09 pm Less than a fifth of new cars have traditional handbrak... 24 November 2021 - 5:08 pm Delphi Technologies Academy EV content enhanced with high... 24 November 2021 - 5:07 pm CONTACT BBC BBC Superfactors Oxford Street Works Oxford Street Accrington BB5 1QX Contact your local branch LATEST NEWS THE PARTS ALLIANCE REBRAND AS GSF CAR PARTS, INTRODUCING ONE NATIONAL BRAND 9 November 2021 The Parts Alliance Appoints Mark Eburne as its new President and COO 17 September 2021 Delamere Motors Score Big In Parts Alliance Football Promotion 8 July 2021 LOCATIONS Accrington Blackburn Blackpool Burnley Chorley Clitheroe Preston AFFILIATES The Parts Alliance is a subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. © Copyright 2021 - Parts Alliance Group | Terms of Use | Privacy | Contact | Looking to buy car parts online? Shop Now X