No plans to introduce MOT tests here, says minister

It ensures your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards

There are currently no plans to introduce MOT tests on Isle of Man.

That's from the infrastructure minister in a written response to a question by Arbory, Castletown, and Malew member Jason Moorhouse.

He wanted to know what progress has been made since the opening of the Vehicle Test Centre and the option of introducing the tests there.

An MOT test is a check that ensures your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards.

Each test includes a list of standard tests and checks that are performed on every vehicle.

Michelle Haywood says that based on evidence from an assessment, road traffic collisions and consideration of how MOTs would be implemented, the current government policy is not to introduce such testing on the Island. 

She added the evidence that periodic vehicle testing would improve safety is limited and MOT testing would come with a significant cost to the public.

However, there is, mandatory testing for higher risk vehicles such as heavy goods vehicles, taxis and buses as well as older vehicles upon their arrival to the Island.

Minister Haywood concluded that the DoI will work with the constabulary to proactively undertake vehicle safety campaigns and roadside testing of vehicles.

You can find the written answer HERE.