1 April VIRM amendments in effect
The 1 April 2023 VIRM amendments are now available to preview. You can view the changes in a single document by clicking the relevant link below.
VIRM: In-service certification
Summary of changes:
- Removing mechanical portable brake decelerometers from the approved brake testing equipment list.
- Simplified wording around repairs inside the Critical Vision Area (CVA).
- New images to show examples of tyre cracks.
- Updates to the recommend method of checking light trailer brakes.
- New reason for rejection stating the Cardan shaft park brake warning sticker is compulsory, and a sample image of the sticker (CoF only).
- An update in the Introduction and to a large number of heavy vehicle and heavy trailer pages allowing for electronic document retention (CoF only).
VIRM: Heavy vehicle specialist certification
We’re adding a new section that details how engineering certifiers can issue a professional opinion on a component when they’ve determined that an LT400 is not required. This may include situations where a clean and treat is required, or inspection of damage is recorded but a certification isn’t required yet.