By Kieran Laird

The automotive sector is subject to a variety of EU regulations covering a range of issues including technical standards, safety, vehicle categorisation and environmental protection.

The automotive sector is subject to a complex web of regulations covering a range of issues including technical standards, safety, vehicle registration, environmental protection and vehicle categorisation. The majority of these regulations stem from EU law, some of which directly applies in the UK and some of which has been incorporated into the UK’s domestic legal framework.