Updated to 19 May 2025 (Act No. 3 of 2025 and S.I. No. 193 of 2025)
All effects below are reflected in the most recent Revised Act.
Contents
Commencement
| Section | Commencement Date | Commencement Information |
|---|---|---|
| Ss. 1 - 3 | 25 July 2012 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Part 1 and Section 28) Commencement) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 314 of 2012), art. 2 |
| Ss. 4 - 27 | 27 March 2013 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 105 of 2013), art. 2 |
| S. 28 | 25 July 2012 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Part 1 and Section 28) Commencement) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 314 of 2012), art. 2 |
| S. 29 | 27 March 2013 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 105 of 2013), art. 2 |
| Ss. 30 - 31 | 10 September 2013 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Sections 30, 31 and 39) (Commencement) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 349 of 2013), art. 2 |
| Ss. 32 - 35 | 27 March 2013 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 105 of 2013), art 2 |
| S. 36 | 12 February 2018 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Section 36) (Commencement) Order 2018 (S.I. No. 36 of 2018), art. 2 |
| Ss. 37-38 | 27 March 2013 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 105 of 2013), art 2 |
| S. 39 | 10 September 2013 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Sections 30, 31 and 39) (Commencement) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 349 of 2013), art. 2 |
| Ss. 40-42 | 27 March 2013 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 105 of 2013), art 2 |
| S. 43 | 15 November 2021 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Section 43) (Commencement) Order 2021 (S.I. No. 575 of 2021), art. 2 |
| S. 44(a)-(b) | 17 November 2014 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Commencement) (Penalty Points —Certificate of Road Worthiness) Order 2014 (S.I. 508 of 2014), art. 2 |
| S. 44(c) | 27 March 2013 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 105 of 2013), art. 2 |
| S. 45(a) | 1 January 2020 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Section 45(a)) (Commencement) Order 2019 (S.I. No. 682 of 2019), art. 2 |
| S. 45(b) | Not yet commenced. Requires commencement order under s. 1(2) | |
| Ss. 46-48 | 27 March 2013 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 105 of 2013), art 2 |
| Ss. 49 - 56 | 12 January 2013 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Part 3) (Commencement) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 5 of 2013), art. 2 |
Amendments and other effects
| How Affected | Affecting Provision | Affecting Provision Commencement Date |
Commencement Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer of certain functions under | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 104 of 2013), arts. 2, 3 | 27 March 2013 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 104 of 2013), art. 2 |
| S. 2 amended | European Union (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Roadworthiness Certificate and Roadworthiness Test) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 617 of 2021), s. 2(a) | 22 November 2021 | European Union (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Roadworthiness Certificate and Roadworthiness Test) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 617 of 2021) |
| S. 5(1) amended | European Union (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Roadworthiness Certificate and Roadworthiness Test) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 617 of 2021), s. 2(b)(i) | 22 November 2021 | European Union (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Roadworthiness Certificate and Roadworthiness Test) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 617 of 2021) |
| S. 5(2)(a)-(e) amended | European Union (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Roadworthiness Certificate and Roadworthiness Test) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 617 of 2021), s. 2(b)(ii) | 22 November 2021 | European Union (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Roadworthiness Certificate and Roadworthiness Test) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 617 of 2021) |
| S. 6(1) substituted | European Union (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Roadworthiness Certificate and Roadworthiness Test) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 617 of 2021), s. 2(c) | 22 November 2021 | European Union (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Roadworthiness Certificate and Roadworthiness Test) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 617 of 2021) |
| S. 7(1) amended | European Union (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Roadworthiness Certificate and Roadworthiness Test) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 617 of 2021), s. 2(d)(i) | 22 November 2021 | European Union (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Roadworthiness Certificate and Roadworthiness Test) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 617 of 2021) |
| S. 7(2) amended | European Union (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Roadworthiness Certificate and Roadworthiness Test) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 617 of 2021), s. 2(d)(ii) | 22 November 2021 | European Union (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Roadworthiness Certificate and Roadworthiness Test) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 617 of 2021) |
| S. 12(1)(ea) inserted | Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Act 2021 (42/2021), ss. 1(2), 24 | 31 December 2021 | Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Act 2021 (Commencement) Order 2021 (S.I. No. 772 of 2021), art. 2 |
| S. 12(2)(b)(i) amended | Road Traffic Act 2014 (No. 3 of 2014), ss. 1(2), 24(a) | 20 March 2014 | Road Traffic Act 2014 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 147 of 2014), art. 2 |
| S. 17(1) amended | Road Traffic Act 2014 (No. 3 of 2014), ss. 1(2), 24(b) | 20 March 2014 | Road Traffic Act 2014 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 147 of 2014), art. 2 |
| S. 19(b) amended | Road Traffic Act 2014 (No. 3 of 2014), ss. 1(2), 24(c) | 20 March 2014 | Road Traffic Act 2014 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 147 of 2014), art. 2 |
| S. 19A inserted | Road Traffic Act 2014 (No. 3 of 2014), ss. 1(2), 24(d) | 20 March 2014 | Road Traffic Act 2014 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 147 of 2014), art. 2 |
| S. 25(5) amended | Road Traffic Act 2014 (No. 3 of 2014), ss. 1(2), 24(e)(i) | 20 March 2014 | Road Traffic Act 2014 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 147 of 2014), art. 2 |
| S. 25(5)(b) amended | Road Traffic Act 2014 (No. 3 of 2014), ss. 1(2), 24(e)(ii) | 20 March 2014 | Road Traffic Act 2014 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 147 of 2014), art. 2 |
| S. 34(1)(a) amended | Road Traffic Act 2014 (No. 3 of 2014), ss. 1(2), 24(f) | 20 March 2014 | Road Traffic Act 2014 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 147 of 2014), art. 2 |
| S. 41(4)(b) amended | Road Traffic Act 2014 (No. 3 of 2014), ss. 1(2), 24(g) | 20 March 2014 | Road Traffic Act 2014 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 147 of 2014), art. 2 |
| S. 53 repealed | Road Traffic Act 2014 (No. 3 of 2014), ss. 1(2), 26(c) | 20 March 2014 | Road Traffic Act 2014 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 147 of 2014), art. 2 |
SIs made under the Act
| Section | SIs made under the Act |
|---|---|
| S. 4 | Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 674 of 2024) |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 513 of 2023) | |
| Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 241 of 2023) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 616 of 2021) | |
| Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators and Testers (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 443 of 2021) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 133 of 2020) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 117 of 2018) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) (Revocation) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 519 of 2017) | |
| Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators And Testers (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 414 of 2017) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 413 of 2017) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 347 of 2013) | |
| Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators and Testers Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 107 of 2013) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 106 of 2013) | |
| S. 5 | Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 616 of 2021) |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 133 of 2020) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 117 of 2018) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment)(Revocation) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 519 of 2017) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 413 of 2017) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 347 of 2013) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 106 of 2013) | |
| S. 8 | Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Licensing) (Revocation) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 134 of 2020) |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Licensing) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 397 of 2014) | |
| S. 9 | Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators and Testers (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 475 of 2022) |
| Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators and Testers (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 443 of 2021) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 117 of 2018) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) (Revocation) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 519 of 2017) | |
| Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators And Testers (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 414 of 2017) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 413 of 2017) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 347 of 2013) | |
| S. 11(2) | Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators and Testers (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 475 of 2022) |
| Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators and Testers (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 443 of 2021) | |
| Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators And Testers (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 414 of 2017) | |
| Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators and Testers Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 107 of 2013) | |
| S. 16(1) | Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators and Testers (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 475 of 2022) |
| Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators and Testers (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 443 of 2021) | |
| Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators And Testers (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 414 of 2017) | |
| Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators and Testers Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 107 of 2013) | |
| S. 17 | Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators And Testers (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 414 of 2017) |
| Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators and Testers Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 107 of 2013) | |
| S. 17(6) | Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators and Testers (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 475 of 2022) |
| S. 28 | Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 117 of 2018) |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) (Revocation) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 519 of 2017) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 413 of 2017) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 347 of 2013) | |
| S. 28(1) | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Vehicle Maintenance and Repair) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 348 of 2013) |
| S. 30(3) | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Vehicle Maintenance and Repair) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 348 of 2013) |
| S. 32 | Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Roadside Enforcement) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 132 of 2023) |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Roadside Enforcement) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 161 of 2018) | |
| S. 36 | Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Roadside Enforcement) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 161 of 2018) |
| S. 37 | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 104 of 2013) |
| S. 38 | Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 117 of 2018) |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) (Revocation) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 519 of 2017) | |
| Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 413 of 2017) | |
| S. 39(4)(i) | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Vehicle Maintenance and Repair) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 348 of 2013) |
| S. 39(7) | Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Vehicle Maintenance and Repair) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 348 of 2013) |