51AV视频

Plans to mandate ATV immobilisers are scrapped

Government says the decision is based on concerns about possible conflicts with current vehicle type approval rules and the financial impact on manufacturers

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock 鈥� 2 min read
The Government has now confirmed it will not proceed with plans to mandate immobilisers on new ATVs or other agricultural vehicles
Image:

The Government has now confirmed it will not proceed with plans to mandate immobilisers on new ATVs or other agricultural vehicles

Industry groups have expressed their disappointment following the Government's long-awaited response the consultation on the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023. Despite the consultation concluding...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on Rural crime

Man arrested after 33 tonnes of illegal food produce seized
Rural crime

Man arrested after 33 tonnes of illegal food produce seized

Food crime team visit 111 businesses in bid to disrupt illegal food trade

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 13 August 2026 鈥� 2 min read
Woman's death in Rochdale farm fire no longer murder inquiry
Rural crime

Woman's death in Rochdale farm fire no longer murder inquiry

Police arrested a man in his 40's on suspicion of murder but have since released him with no further action to be taken against him at this time

Mia Willemsen
Mia Willemsen
clock 12 August 2026 鈥� 1 min read
Farmer jailed after shooting and dismembering lodger
Rural crime

Farmer jailed after shooting and dismembering lodger

Former butcher sentenced to 35 years for murder of man missing for six years

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 06 August 2026 鈥� 2 min read