Samenvatting
The objective of the proposal is to lay down updated harmonised rules on the roadside inspection of motor vehicles and their trailers with a view to enhance road safety and environmental protection. The proposal aims at contributing to reach the target of a reduction of road fatalities by the half until 2020 as laid down in the Policy Orientations on Road Safety 2011 - 20201. It will also contribute to the reduction of emissions in road transport linked to poor maintenance of vehicles. (Author/publisher)