HGV AND PSV INSPECTION MANUAL UPDATES

LATEST UPDATES TO DVSA INSPECTION MANUALS FOR HGV AND PSV From 1 April 2023, some changes will take effect in the HGV and PSV inspection manuals. Following earlier guidance, free-rolling tyres fitted on front steered axles will be a failure. Also added, in response to modern technology introduced on heavy vehicles, is a deficiency (failure) for loose wheels studs/bolts to the hub, including wheel flanges. The standards to apply for cuts and damage to seat belt webbing has been clarified. A deficiency (failure) has been added for any flashing stop lamp. A prohibition will be issued if all are flashing. Sections on PSV brake testing have been updated to clarify brake efficiency calculations for gross weight (vehicles before 1982) and design weights (after 1982) if vehicles don’t achieve brake lock-up on the test. OTHER UPDATES INCLUDE DETAILS ABOUT: Inappropriate modification 1c Tachograph fitment Trailer EBS conditioning process. UPDATED DVSA INSPECTION MANUALS ARE NOW PUBLISHED AND CAN BE ACCESSED VIA THE LINKS BELOW: PSV Inspection manual HGV Inspection manual The revision record section contained in the front of each manual after the title page lists all the updates for each section, and their location. DVSA said that the changes have been made following feedback and review from stakeholders. Written by Transport Engineer © Wednesday, March 17, 2023. For more help staying compliant, read about our DVSA Earned Recognition fleet and workshop software.