DVLA request for information...

[Carolina]

I received this via email this morning. If you haven't seen it and can/want to help, there is a link which I haven't included, but can forward to you from my email.

Call for evidence around policies and registration processes for historic, classic and rebuilt vehicles​

DfT and DVLA launch call for evidence around registering historic, classic and rebuilt vehicles​ Today, 9 May 2024, the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) have launched a call for evidence around the existing policies and registration processes for historic, classic and rebuilt vehicles. The aim is to seek expertise and knowledge about whether these policies need updating to reflect evolving technologies that support the restoration and rebuilding of these vehicles. DfT and DVLA are very keen to tap into a range of experience, views and research to help identify areas of potential change, whilst ensuring that road safety and accurate vehicle records on the national register remain a key priority. The call for evidence asks for evidence on a number of topics including: historic/classic vehicles registration rebuilt and restored vehicles kit-built vehicles vehicles converted to electric propulsion Q registration numbers the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This call for evidence runs until 4 July 2024

 

[Blaggard]

Gut instinct says junk mail, a con of some sort. I would delete and see if it gets re-sent.
Maybe DVLA website might have more info.....don't open link!

 

[LeStempy]

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66336a421834d96a0aa6cfc7/call_for_evidence_-_registering_historic_classic_rebuilt_vehicles.pdf

 

[Carolina]

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66336a421834d96a0aa6cfc7/call_for_evidence_-_registering_historic_classic_rebuilt_vehicles.pdf

Thanks, I didn't know how to add a clickable link from an email!

 

[Holdfast4130]

Is this the DVLA gearing up to start shafting classic vehicle owners?

 

[Carolina]

Is this the DVLA gearing up to start shafting classic vehicle owners?

Not sure what is going on, but I thought you should all see it so that if you weren't sent it, you could see what is happening!!!

 

[bikerToe]

should i be worried about my two modified historic bikes ????

 

[sg66]

It will take years and come to bugger all.

 

[Bob Edwards]

not sure how to interpret this as my buggy is registered as a historic vehicle beech buggy on the v5 but at the bottom, it also says 1963 Volkswagen so they have all the info all ready

 

[Londonglide]

Did a dummy run of the questionnaire, as I have a Historic Motorcycle. Looks like they want to restrict classification to genuine historic vehicles, rather than rebuilt or parts built machines, plus more control over what is acceptable as Historic. looking at Q plates, and possibly even sub classifications too.
Nothing good can come of it though...

 

[UK-Marine]

I’ve been positive for years that they must have a committee or something that gets together now and then to think of wonderful new ways to screw the British people over. They can never leave well alone, the current system works fine why change it?

 

[Holdfast4130]

Nothing the DVLA does ever benefits drivers. They're just closing loopholes that vehicle restorers/builders use. Can't be having one over on the Government now, can we? (The f'kin corrupt robbing bastards that they are)

 

[Londonglide]

Nothing the DVLA does ever benefits drivers. They're just closing loopholes that vehicle restorers/builders use. Can't be having one over on the Government now, can we? (The f'kin corrupt robbing bastards that they are)

Pretty much sums up the questions..

 

[LeStempy]

 

[Michael6457]

I seen this on line looks like they want to change who can class their cars as historic as you don't need an mot or pay road tax and not sure at what age they want this to start 25 or 40 but they will charge it at some point