From 15th December 2023, some changes will take effect in the O1-O4 IVA Inspection Manual.
What are the changes?
In Version 12 of the O1-O4 IVA Inspection Manual, changes have been made to the following sections:
Foreword
Rear Protective Devices (Under Run)
Steering Effort
Statutory Plates
Installation of Lights
Retro Reflectors
Direction Indicators
Rear Registration Lamps
Spray Suppression
Tyres
Masses and Dimensions
Electrical Safety
Glossary of Terms
These changes are explained in the new ’version control and release notes’ section at the beginning of the manual and in the ‘Record of revision’ page for each section.
We have highlighted a few of the key updates below:
Statutory Plates: new requirements added to incorporate Longer semi-trailers (LSTs)
Installation of Lights: revised diagrams to clarify the ‘view to the front’ and ‘view to the rear’ of vehicles; clarification of fixed position of a movable component
Retro Reflectors: improved format and clarification of requirements in Figures 4 & 5, improved format of diagrams in Part III
Masses and Dimensions: new required standards applicable to LSTs; added more items to width and length exemptions in Annex 1
Electrical Safety: New section added
The updated manual can viewed online: Individual Vehicle Approval: Inspection Manual: Trailers – GOV.UK
