Amending laws and regulations on vehicle towing, plates and noise pollution were debated by the House Transportation Committee on Thursday, according to a press release.
It is specifically reported that the committee began a debate in principle in relation to the regulations, which seek to amend the basic regulations to require vehicles used for towing vehicles to keep the required flashing headlight on, visible in all directions only during their stay at the place where the vehicle to be towed is located and only during its loading and unloading, so as not to impair visibility and/or distract road users.
During the session, the representatives of the Executive briefly presented the draft amending regulations. The discussion will continue at the next meeting of the Commission, scheduled for 10 February.
The Commission also began a discussion in principle in relation to regulations aimed at amending the basic regulations to permit the installation of smaller signs on mopeds and motorcycles in order to resolve the problem of insufficient space for the installation of such signs in accordance with the current dimensions.
And this discussion will continue on February 10.
Discussion was also held on a proposed law in relation to nuisance and noise pollution from modifications to motorcycles and following a recommendation for an ex officio examination.
The rapporteurs highlighted the problems arising from the noise caused by vehicles and motorcycles that have undergone modifications, as well as the high speeds often reached by the drivers of such vehicles.
The proposed law was then presented, the purpose of which is to add a provision to the basic law so that in cases where a vehicle undergoes modifications, resulting in noise and noise pollution, it will be immobilized and taken to a place where arrangements will be made to restore it to its factory condition.
The parties concerned expressed, inter alia, their concern about the technical training of the officials who will be charged with implementing the proposed regulation in matters relating to vehicle modifications and sound measurement, and the possibility that vehicle owners may be denounced for minor modifications in such a way as to cause unnecessary inconvenience.
To this end, it was decided to allow the necessary time for the parties concerned to submit their comments and suggestions in writing.
The discussion will be continued at a future meeting of the Commission, at which a rewording of the draft law will be considered, taking into account the suggestions submitted.
Source: CNA
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