According to ACE theres some legislation that will restrict modification of road cars - regardless of usage. I have not had time to take a good look at all the links.
http://www.the-ace.org.uk/armageddon/#more-901
I have no opinion on this - just been urged to share the link with other enthusiasts, by a colleague who is concerned.
Thu, 23/08/2012 - 22:21
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EEC Legislation Proposals
Taken from the latest Motorsport UK newsletter:
Motorsport UK taking action on EC roadworthiness proposal
There has been much discussion recently among the motor sport community
regarding an EC proposal that could potentially lead to MOT-style tests for
trailers and make non-standard vehicle modifications illegal if realised.
The proposals are detailed in an EC document on ‘periodic roadworthiness
tests for motor vehicles and their trailers’. The full document can be viewed
by clicking here:
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/doc/roadworthiness-package/com%282012%2938...
The Motorsport UK has been in contact with the Department for Transport (DfT) regarding
this issue. A number of other governing bodies have raised similar concerns
and the DfT as a result asked all interested parties to complete a survey on the
proposals. It is anticipated that this will assist the department in formulating a
UK response to these proposals, which the Motorsport UK has objected to in the strongest
possible terms.
Given the potentially catastrophic impact of these proposals on the sport, it
would be helpful for members to write to their local MP specifically on this
subject and lodge their objections to the doument.
In addition an online petition has been launched independently of the Motorsport UK which
can be found by clicking here: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/37784