A Bill to make provision about automated vehicles, electric vehicles, vehicle testing and civil aviation; to create an offence of shining or directing a laser at a vehicle; and to make provision about fees for courses offered as an alternative to prosecution for road traffic offences.
House of Commons
17 May 2021
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The Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill lays out rules for automated and electric vehicles, how they are tested and approved, and some civil aviation provisions. It also introduces a new offence for shining a laser at a vehicle and allows courses to be used as an alternative to prosecution for certain road offences. The bill is currently being examined in Committee in the House of Commons.
The bill is in Committee stage in the Commons, with multiple committee sessions (mid‑March) reviewing clauses and potential amendments. Official letters and amendment papers indicate ongoing scrutiny of liability, software regulation, EV measures, and related powers, ahead of further stages.
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The Bill was to be considered at Report Stage and Third Reading.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
A letter from John Hayes MP to Committee Members addressing issues raised during the 7th committee stage of the Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill. The provided excerpt contains no substantive content, so no specific proposals or conclusions can be summarised.
The letter explains ongoing and planned steps on the Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill, including formal public consultation before regulations on electric-vehicle measures and a plan to make the electricity system smarter with more detail promised in spring. It covers scrutiny of technical regulations for smart-charge points, the extension of appeal rights to five London Approach Service airports (with CMA oversight), and a commitment to consult and assess impacts before using new ATOL-related powers. It also confirms that vehicle testing standards remain aligned with EU directives, outlines UK cyber-security work with government agencies and international partners, and introduces a new 3‑year limitation period for automated-vehicle accident claims.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
