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Provisional GB Type Approval Scheme

This page was last updated on 3rd November 2022
Contents
  • Provisional GB Type Approval Scheme Overview
  • Scope and Timings
  • Costs
  • Provisional approval for vehicles with special features
  • Transition to full GB type approval
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently asked questions relating to the Provisional GB scheme have been grouped alongside those relating to the full GB and UK(NI) type approval schemes.

Please refer to the GB type approval scheme FAQs page here.

 

Previous Transition to full GB type approval

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