Part 2: Trailers Policy Background Section 21: Trailer safety: testing regulations
Following the laying of the trailer safety report, as required by section 20, the Secretary of State may introduce periodic testing of trailers weighing more than 750kg in Great Britain through regulations. These Regulations may amend Part 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (construction and use of vehicles and equipment) and regulations made under it, which govern the existing periodic testing regime, and such regulations in making consequential or other such provision may amend any Act whenever passed or made.