House of Representatives approves license plate for tractors

As expected, a majority of the House of Representatives has approved the introduction of the tractor license plate. This means that from 2025 a chain obligation will apply to agricultural vehicles that use public roads. Until then, a transition period applies.

The measure is part of the bill amending the Road Traffic Act 1994, which was passed in the House of Representatives last week debated† In the vote on Tuesday, January 28, only the PVV, SGP and Forum for Democracy were against; a large majority was in favour. The amendment by the VVD and the CDA was also adopted, including an evaluation provision in the law. This means that the costs and administrative burdens for entrepreneurs are evaluated afterwards.

With the bill, the Netherlands complies with the European MOT obligation for agricultural vehicles that can drive faster than 40 kilometers per hour. If the Senate also approves, a transition period will apply until 2025. All construction and agricultural vehicles must carry a registration plate from 2025 after the bill comes into effect. New tractors are immediately provided with a license plate.

speed increase
At the request of LTO Nederland, Cumela and Fedecom, the bill is also linked to a speed increase to 40 kilometers per hour. Farmers can then make more use of provincial roads and bypasses when they are opened up by provinces, municipalities and water boards. This should improve road safety.

Agricultural vehicles that want to make use of the speed increase, request an exemption or use provincial roads before 2025 will need a registration plate before 2025. The registration and registration requirement does not apply to agricultural vehicles that do not leave the yard.

Jeanette Pennings

Jeannet has her roots in the flower bulb sector and she grew up on an agricultural company in the northern part of North Holland. As a generalist she reports for Boerenbusiness across all sectors. She is also exploring the possibilities of sponsored advertising.

j.pennings@boerenbusiness. Nl

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