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What changed between the draft committee report and the plenary report

From · draft committee report· 15 Dec 2025

on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and Directive 2014/47/EU on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Union

To · plenary report· 8 May 2026

A-10-2026-0139

AI:What changed, in short

Extends mandatory periodic testing to motorcycles above 125 cm³ and wheeled tractors, while removing L-category vehicles from scope.4 12 13 Introduces mandatory roadside inspection targets for light commercial vehicles, with phased percentages and derogations for remote sensing coverage.11 38 Makes remote sensing screening mandatory for Member States, with indicative results and follow-up procedures, while allowing flexibility in implementation.29 31 34 35 Adds requirements for odometer recording by service providers, access to odometer history for buyers, and Commission reviews of data effectiveness.6 7 23 24 Other changes are formal or wording: updated references, renumbering, and minor textual adjustments.1 14 15 16

51 changes of substance · 2 formal · 0 of wording only

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+133 added · −80 removed · 10 changed paragraphs, packaging included.

Part 5 of 6: Paragraphs 241–280

Directive 2014/45/EU

Change 45

Removed:~~Unnecessary inspection item as vehicle would fail because of the defective light.~~

Directive 2014/45/EU

Change 46

Removed:Unnecessary inspection item as the integrity and correctness of the tyre pressure is checked under different points. If the system is defective, the tyre would be flat or if the vehicle is equipped with a tyre pressure warning, the system would indicate low pressure.

Directive 2014/45/EU

Change 47

Removed:According to Art. 6 (3) of this revision of Directive 2014/45/EU, the Member States are tasked to determine the areas, items and appropriate methods of testing. Listing items relating solely to motorcycles under the testing points infringes upon this provision.

Added:Directive 2014/45/EU

Directive 2014/47/EU

Change 48

Removed:~~The charging cable is not a safety or emission-relevant item that needs to be checked in inspections. For many charging operations it is not necessary to have a charger on board.~~

Directive 2014/47/EU

Change 49

Removed:The starting point for a noise test should be the subjective evaluation by the inspector. If the inspector finds it necessary, a measurement can be conducted. Additionally, Art. 6 (3) stipulates that Member States are in charge of setting the testing conditions for category L.

Directive 2014/47/EU

Change 50

Removed:~~While some cars come equipped with deflectors, it will almost be impossible for an inspector to assess whether that spoiler fulfils a safety-related function or not.~~

Directive 2014/47/EU

Change 51

Removed:~~Unnecessary inspection item as vehicle would fail because of the defective light.~~

Directive 2014/47/EU

Change 52

Directive 2014/47/EU

Change 53

Added:Directive 2014/47/EU

What changed between the draft committee report and the plenary report

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