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IVA reverse consultation
chrisg - 3/7/08 at 06:01 PM

Hi Guys

Just had this email from the DoT re the reverse gear problem with the new IVA regs

"Chris,

No exemption is planned. I am aware that reverse gears are not fitted to these vehicles, we might be prepared to look at a request to exempt vehicles below a certain weight. (e.g. where the driver could jump out and move the vehicle if stuck in a country lane).

I suggest that you respond to our consultation (see link in my signature), justifying the lack of reverse gear and proposing a suitable weight limit, although I cannot promise that this will be accepted.



Regards,
Mike Lowe.
Senior Policy Advisor, Commercial Vehicles and Regulation
Transport Technology and Standards Division
UK Department for Transport"

So what's the average BEC weigh and can we all lobby for this?? it might be an idea to circulate this to other BEC forums too.

Link for consultation.

Cheers

Chris

Paul TigerB6 - 3/7/08 at 06:29 PM

Would this be better if moved to the BEC section as its only relevant there.

StevieB - 3/7/08 at 06:29 PM

I reckon most people hit fairly well below 500kgs with a BEC se7en, but maybe push it a bit and suggest below 650kgs?

chrisg - 3/7/08 at 06:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
Would this be better if moved to the BEC section as its only relevant there.


I've posted it there too and in SVA/legal. Just wanted to make sure, Admin feel free to move/delete.

cheers

Chris

RK - 4/7/08 at 02:35 AM

That sounds very reasonable to an outsider. We need reverse gear in Canada, no matter what.