The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) and the Department for Transport (DfT) are currently looking at the evidence surrounding registration processes for classic vehicles.
The consultation period gives riders and drivers of classic vehicles a chance to have their say before it goes any further. The detailed questionnaire covers the restoration and modification of classic vehicles, including engine changes, and the use of new bodywork/chassis/frames. When does a restored scooter become something other than a classic? Will parts less than 30 years old still allow it to have classic status?
Substantially modified
The questionnaire also delves into “Substantially modified” vehicles and when the definition of a classic becomes blurred by an owner’s modifications. This could certainly affect custom builders and the chopper brigade. The use of aftermarket fibreglass or carbon bodywork is also called into question, as is the use of those nasty ‘Q’ plates.
Respond by July 4th
The call for evidence was announced at Bicester Heritage on May 9th and will run until July 4th. The questionnaire is very detailed and requires some knowledge and thought before answering the questions. Don’t be put off though, the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) have consulted their own experts on legislation and formed a provisional response. Individuals can submit their thoughts on the possible future legislation on the FBHVC website here. Collating responses in this way will give more of an impact than sending your own thoughts in using the official DVLA/DfT form.
If you do want to do it the long-winded way you can find the form and full details behind the consultation here.
Make a difference
If you want to have the freedom of expression we currently have when it comes to our classic scooters please take a few minutes to complete the FBHVC form. Together we can make a difference.
They just don’t understand or care ,just as long as these proposals are justification for there employment