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Motor Vehicles: Construction

Asked by Sir Roger GaleConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 24 February 2025UIN 30566

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to bring forward the statutory instrument necessary to permit the use of hydrogen powered construction vehicles on public roads through amendment to the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

Following a consultation that closed in April 2024, the Department for Transport is developing an amendment to The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 to allow hydrogen-powered off-road machinery to be used on the road. Legislation is expected to be introduced alongside publication of the Government’s response to the public consultation in April.

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