HC Deb 16 October 1995 vol 264 c89W
Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it a requirement that all heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles be driven on a rolling road test installation immediately after work is done on brakes. [36741]

Mr. Norris

Heavy goods vehicle and public service vehicle brake efficiency is checked on a rolling road as part of the annual roadworthiness test.

Operators are encouraged through the guide to maintaining roadworthiness to have access to appropriate brake testing equipment as part of their routine safety inspections. I have no plans to make this a legal requirement.