Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd announced TECs for some private cars to help reduce MOT waiting times.
The infrastructure minister has announced temporary MOT exemption certificates for cars registered within a certain date range.It comes as part of measures to tackle the MOT backlog and reduce waiting times for drivers in Northern Ireland .
The temporary exemptions will apply to private cars first registered between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020, or between 1 June 2017 and 31 May 2018, which have a valid MOT certificate.It said they will come into effect from 1 June 2024 and will allow motorists to continue to legally drive their vehicles as long as they are roadworthy and are taxed and insured.
“By introducing TECs, I have sought to strike the best balance between improving service delivery and minimising any risk to road safety," said John O'Dowd. "As road users we all have a personal responsibility to behave in a way that keeps ourselves and others safe and, regardless of TECs, it remains our responsibility to ensure our cars are in a roadworthy condition.”
Mr O'Dowd said he will also consider launching a public consultation on biennial MOT testing - testing every two years for private cars, light goods vehicles, and motorcycles.Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.
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