Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (Text with EEA relevance)

1.CompetenceU.K.

Before authorising an applicant for a position as inspector to carry out periodic roadworthiness tests, Member States or competent authorities shall verify that that person:

(a)

has a certified knowledge and understanding relevant for road vehicles in the following areas:

  • mechanics;

  • dynamics;

  • vehicle dynamics;

  • combustion engines;

  • material and material processing;

  • electronics;

  • electrics;

  • electronic vehicle components;

  • IT applications;

(b)

has at least three years of documented experience or equivalent, such as documented mentorship or studies, and appropriate training in the road vehicle field set out above.