Overview

This bill mandates that vehicle sellers provide their home address (individuals) or specified company information (companies or fleet keepers) on the vehicle's registration document when selling a vehicle. Failure to comply is an offense punishable by a fine.

Description

The Vehicle Registration Documents (Sale of Vehicle) Bill amends the Road Vehicle (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2002. It introduces a new regulation (18A) requiring vehicle keepers (sellers) to record specific information in the vehicle's registration document before the sale. This information includes:

• For individuals: Their home address.
• For companies: Information specified by the Secretary of State (likely including registered address and company number).
• For fleet keepers: Equivalent information to that required for individuals and companies.

Non-compliance constitutes an offense, liable for a fine up to level 3 on the standard scale. The Secretary of State determines the precise details of required company information and the bill's commencement date. The bill applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Government Spending

The bill does not directly specify government spending. The cost will likely involve enforcing the new regulation, potentially through increased administrative costs for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and law enforcement. No figures are available in the provided text.

Groups Affected

• Vehicle Sellers (Individuals): Required to provide their home address, potentially impacting privacy.
• Vehicle Sellers (Companies & Fleet Keepers): Required to provide specified company information, potentially increasing administrative burden.
• DVLA: Responsible for enforcing the new regulation, potentially increasing their workload and costs.
• Law Enforcement: Responsible for prosecuting offenses, potentially leading to an increase in cases.

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