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A decision 11 December 2009 regarding: Driver and Vehicle Standards - fees 2010.

Decision Reference: MD-T-2009-0103
Decision Summary Title :	Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2010 Fees and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2009		Date of Decision Summary:	16 November 2009
Decision Summary Author:	Deputy Inspector of Motor Traffic		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2010 Fees and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2009		Date of Written Report:	16 November 2009
Written Report Author:	Deputy Inspector of Motor Traffic		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2010 Fees and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2009.
Decision(s): The Minister made the Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2010 Fees and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2009
Reason(s) for Decision: To amend the Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2010 Fees and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2009 to allow the increase in DVS fees in line with States policy and Introduce type approval for agricultural tractors Add to the categories of Italian driving licences accepted for exchange Remove Quebec from the list of jurisdictions with whom Jersey exchanges driving licences
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Action required: To notify the Greffier of the States and the Law Draftsman that the Order has been made and to forward the signed and sealed Order to the Publications Editor, States Greffe, for notification to the States. Deputy Inspector to update DVS website, test booking sites and introduce the revised fees from 01 January 2010.
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Driver and Vehicle Standards - fees 2010

TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

(DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS – 2010 FEES

AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) (JERSEY) ORDER 2009

Purpose of the Report

To consider the Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2010 Fees and Miscellaneous Provisions) Jersey) Order 2009.

Part 1 of the Order increases, by approximately 2.5%, fees connected with –

(a) an application for a badge to drive a public service vehicle;

(b) registration of a motor vehicle, changes of registration mark, issue of trade licences and issue of certificates in respect of vehicle standards;

(d) licensing of a vehicle that does not comply with construction and use requirements;

(e) driving tests.

The increases take effect from 01 January 2010. Fees were last increased on 01 January 2009.

Part 2 of the Order –

introduces type approval requirements for registration of agricultural tractors;

adds to the categories of Italian driving permits in replacement for which a Jersey driving licence may be issued;

removes Quebec from the list of jurisdictions with whom Jersey exchanges driving licences.

These amendments commence on 01 January 2010.

Background

On the basis of Ministerial Decision MD-T-2009-0092, it was decided to increase most fees for services provided by Driver and Vehicle Standards by approximately 2.5%, in line with States Policy.

In addition to the DVS fees increases there is one housekeeping amendment to the Motor Vehicles (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1993 which introduces type approval requirements for registration of agricultural trailers.

There are also two housekeeping amendments to the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2003 to:-

add categories C1 and D1 to the categories of Italian driving permits in replacement for which a Jersey driving licence may be issued.
remove Quebec from the list of countries with whom Jersey exchanges driving licences.

Discussion

The Law Draftsman was asked to prepare the necessary changes to the Order on the basis of a brief provided by the department.

The Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2010 Fees and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2009 is attached for the Minister to make the Order. Making the Order will implement the increase in charges. It will also:

introduce type approval requirements for registering agricultural tractors – mandatory in the E.U. since 2005;
add Italian C1 and D1 driving licence categories to those already accepted for driving licence exchange;
remove Quebec from the list of jurisdictions with whom Jersey exchanges driving licences. For several years DVS has tried to finalise an exchange agreement without result.

Recommendation

The Minister is recommended to make the Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2010 Fees and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2009 and request the department to take the necessary action to implement the Order.

Reason(s) for Decision

To make the Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2010 Fees and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2009, to allow an increase in fees in line with States policy and implement the housekeeping legislative amendments.

Action Required

To notify the Greffier of the States and the Law Draftsman that the Order has been made and to forward the signed and sealed Order to the Publications Editor, States Greffe, for notification to the States.

Deputy Inspector to update DVS website, test booking sites and introduce the revised fees from 01 January 2010.

Written by:	Deputy Inspector of Motor Traffic

Approved by:	Director of Transport

Attachments	Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2010 Fees and Miscellaneous Provisions) Jersey) Order 2009