Definitive APK duty for fast tractors

Agricultural vehicles in the Netherlands that can travel 40 kilometers per hour or faster are required to undergo an APK inspection from this autumn. In addition to the registration obligation with the RDW, the tractors must also have a registration plate from that moment on.

The above will be made by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management on Friday 5 April known† Minister Cora van Nieuwenhuizen's proposal on an amendment to the Road Traffic Act has been approved by the Council of Ministers. The content of this proposal was finalized at the end of 2018 already presented.

Maximum speed increased
The introduction of the MOT obligation has been combined with an increase in the maximum speed for agricultural vehicles. The maximum speed goes from 25 kilometers per hour to 40 kilometers per hour. This only applies if the construction of these vehicles allows it.

Anne-Jan Doorn

Anne Jan Doorn is an arable expert at Boerenbusiness. He writes about the various arable farming markets and also focuses on the land and energy market.

aj.doorn@boerenbusiness. Nl

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