Rumney Automotive MOT Centre

New rules for international road haulage

Rumney AutoMotive Centre


NEW RULES  | Transporting goods to or through Europe 

MOT Checklist

Prepare for new rules for transporting goods to or through Europe using cars and trailers, vans and HGVs from 2022. There will be new rules for transporting goods to or through Europe from 2022. The rules are part of the UK’s deal with the EU  (The Trade and Cooperation Agreement).


The new rules will effect you If you transport goods using:

  • Cars and trailers
  • Vans or other light goods vehicles (for example, if you run a European courier service)
  • Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)

The new rules mean that you might need:

  • To register some journeys within Europe on an online service from 2 February 2022
  • A vehicle operator licence if you use vans or car and trailers to transport goods to or through Europe from 21 May 2022.

Reference Sources | UK Government

Department for Transport Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain.


GET IN TOUCH | Services & Repairs

Remember, the team at Rumney Automotive provide a  fantastic range of garage services, Pre MOT testing, brake repairs, tyres, exhausts, and we offer Pick UP/Drop Back Service:



  • Brake Repairs
  • MoT/Pre MoT Testing
  • Tyres (free checks)
  • Wheel Alignment
  • Exhausts (free quotes)
  • Winter Checks
  • Air Conditioning
  • Routine Servicing

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