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Originally Posted by Pantelis Giamarellos
Mark and Eddie hi,
I can not speak for France or the UK but supposedly all European Union
countries now apply the same rules and laws as specified under the common EU
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The directive is not a 'blanket' covering all vehicle legilation for example, here in Spain my 200tdi discovery will fail the ITV (MOT) if I REMOVE the tow bar, this applies to any factory fitted option. I am in the process of having my vehicle modification approved by an engineer (600.00 euros), this will include such items as shock absorbers/bumpers/winch ect, then all mods are listed and added to a document called 'permision de circulacion'.
This document has to be carried in all Spanish cars 24/7, it enables the ITV staff and Police to check the vehicle conforms to certain standards whilst on the road. If I simply change a wheel or tyre size and do not gain approval I could face a fine. This applies even if it was a factory option.
You could go buy and fit the optional bigger tyres for example and then you have to have them approved and the details registered.
Hope that throws a cat in
regards
Dave