Study on the inclusion of light trailers and two- or three-wheel vehicles in the scope of the periodic roadworthiness testing: Final report

In accordance with Article 20 of Directive 2014/45/EU, the purpose of this study is to assess the benefit of including two- and three wheelers and light trailers within the framework of periodic inspection of vehicles and to propose the precise way to do so. For both categories of vehicles, the following Scenarios are considered: Scenario 0: without case. Base case ; Scenario 1: complete inspection: proposed Scenario ; Scenario 2: simplified inspection. The analysis is conducted focusing on the availability of data. For two- and three-wheelers, the study considers the impact of introducing inspection of mopeds in Spain between 2007 and 2010 depending on the region. The report demonstrates that the benefit of this initiative is 4.73 times greater than the cost. The part on trailers has been difficult because of the lack of data on accidents and the challenge of obtaining a parameter to estimate their use, since trailers are not fitted with odometers. With all these considerations taken into account, the cost and benefit analysis has been undertaken with the data of Croatia resulting in a benefit 6.32 times greater than the cost. Both proposals avoid the use of additional equipment and do not require amendment of the Annexes of Directive 2014/45/EU.

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