§ Mr. FatchettTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport in what circumstances it is the policy of traffic examiners not to issue prohibition notices on vehicles with only one defect; and what is the rationale for this policy.
§ Mr. KeyThe vehicle inspectorate (VI) is responsible for enforcing roadworthiness standards. Prohibitions are issued by VI examiners in accordance with a published categorisation of defects guide. There is no VI policy to waive a prohibition where only one defect has been found during an examination.