When some motorists spot a mobile speed camera van, they had straight to social media to post its location.
Some also check the registration number of the van to make sure that it is legitimate and not part of some wild scam.
When they check the details they generally find that the police van does not have an up-to-date MOT certificate. This can make their post escalate from one of mild annoyance to anger. However, what people don’t know is that police vans are exempt from the normal MOT process.
Recently, North Wales live has reported on the rules surrounding police vans.
For the average motorist an MOT test is conducted to ensure the vehicle meet the minimum safety standard required by law.
If your vehicle passes its MOT test then you can drive on the road illegally. If, however, it does not pass the test the car is not legally allowed to be driven on the road and your insurance it Could be invalidated were you to have an accident.
Now then, with regards to police vehicles, they are exempt from an MOT owing to their high levels of maintenance throughout the usage.
So next time someone checks the validity of an MOT for a police vehicle, you already have the answer.
About Carl Millar
Carl Millar is a highly respected and experienced drink driving solicitor who is the principal of Millars Solicitors.
Carl has been a specialist in road traffic law for many years and represents clients from all walks of life and all over the Country. He is well known for the dogged defending of his clients and robust cross examination of police officers and exert witnesses.
With a wealth of expertise in motoring law Carl is well placed to provide advice over the phone and deal with all road traffic matters in a calm and professional way.
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