The rapporteur for the two directives in the ‘roadworthiness package’ (see EUROPE 13965/6), Jens Gieseke (EPP, German), reported good progress on the file to the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) on Wednesday 4 November,
The latest interinstitutional negotiations (trilogue) brought progress on several points, so the next round of negotiations should be conclusive. All ‘yellow lines’ concerning cargo securing on lorries have been closed, according to Mr Gieseke.
On the Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI) Directive, technical work continues, notably on roadworthiness certificates and language requirements. Parliament believes that the inclusion of a commonly used and widely understood language such as English would facilitate cross-border enforcement.
The co-legislators must still “resolve the remaining political issues” in the Roadside Safety Inspection (RSI) Directive for commercial vehicles, the rapporteur added. “Our priorities here include the testing frequencies of heavier zero-emission passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, keeping motorcycles within the scope of mandatory testing, and the inspection of a vehicle’s structural integrity after an accident”.
The next trilogue is scheduled for Wednesday 2 December at 7 pm. (Original version in French by Juliette Verdes)