02/05/2012
MoT Changes In Force
Changes to the MoT test have come into force in Northern Ireland.
The test now features 22 new checks most relating to electronic warning systems, such as headlamp and airbags indicators, tyre pressure and power steering monitoring systems.
Bernard McClure, director of vehicle policy at the Driver Vehicle Agency, told BBC Radio Ulster: "If a warning light is on in a vehicle, then it's telling the driver there's something wrong. So if an airbag warning light is on, you run the risk that the airbag could deploy whenever the vehicle is driving.
"And also, the bigger risk is that, if you're in an accident, your airbag may not deploy whenever you most need it.
"We are not trying to catch anybody. We want to make sure that the motorist on the road is safe and driving a vehicle that is safe."
These changes apply to cars, buses, light goods vehicles, heavy goods vehicles and trailers which already have the safety systems fitted.
(GK)
The test now features 22 new checks most relating to electronic warning systems, such as headlamp and airbags indicators, tyre pressure and power steering monitoring systems.
Bernard McClure, director of vehicle policy at the Driver Vehicle Agency, told BBC Radio Ulster: "If a warning light is on in a vehicle, then it's telling the driver there's something wrong. So if an airbag warning light is on, you run the risk that the airbag could deploy whenever the vehicle is driving.
"And also, the bigger risk is that, if you're in an accident, your airbag may not deploy whenever you most need it.
"We are not trying to catch anybody. We want to make sure that the motorist on the road is safe and driving a vehicle that is safe."
These changes apply to cars, buses, light goods vehicles, heavy goods vehicles and trailers which already have the safety systems fitted.
(GK)
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