JimE wrote:I won't be signing the petition.
Neither will I.
There was a consultation period where Joe Public could send in their views on the options outlined. The government consulted with the restoration industry and IIRC the FBHVC sent in a response as well. They also know that exempting pre 1960 cars from MoTs hasn't resulted in a rash of accidents with pre 1960s vehicles with mechanical failure as the prime cause.
The outcome is what we've currently got and I have no idea if the final decision was based on research, opinions or simply tossing a coin but it's been made. And of course it's spelled out that those who still wish to have an annual MoT for their own peace of mind still can.
The time to object to this legislation was last year before it happened, not now after it's published and a timeline announced.
I think I read in one classic car mag that they had around 2000 responses, from which I'd take as an indication that not many people are bothered with what happens. A petition now is like not voting in the general election and then complaining for the next 5 years about who got into number 10.