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This monitoring must include a robust process for auditing to ensure that vehicle safety inspection
standards are being implemented to the required standard. This will include:

Defects are being reported in line with the set criteria
The proportion of defects being cleared by action
The proportion of defects being cleared by re assessment (for example as “serviceable”)
Ensuring all documentation is completed fully and correctly
Documentation is being signed off before the vehicle is released for service
Rectification work is to the required standard

Where any part of the inspection process is not compliant with Group Company local policy (and the
requirements to this Global Standard) remedial action must be put in place to address any shortfalls
immediately. Any root cause is to be identified and actions put in place to remedy any non-compliance.

Where defects that breach local regulatory requirements are consistently being identified on inspection, or
that multiple critical faults are being identified on every inspection, Group Companies must investigate if this
is due to a specific component issue or if the inspection criteria are inappropriate in timespan or technical
content.

7.0 Routine Testing by Relevant Standards Agencies

All Group Company vehicle safety inspection policies must contain a process for the preparation and
presentation of vehicles for routine test by the relevant local authorities.

If the inspection date is more than 14 days prior to the test date, it is strongly recommended that vehicles
undergo a secondary (interim) inspection. Note that this need not be a full vehicle safety inspection,
however it is recommended that all statutory/testable items are checked.

8.0 People

The Engineering Director (or equivalent) must:

Ensure that safety is taken into account at every stage of the vehicle maintenance and inspection
process to ensure that no new risks are introduced and that all safety requirements will be delivered.
Ensure that the tools and equipment required for inspecting vehicles to the required standards are
provided.
Ensure there are robust processes in place to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
Ensure that any employee, or any contractor sourced to inspect vehicles, are trained and competent.
Ensure that any local licencing to accredit competence is adopted and individuals inspecting vehicles
are trained and licenced accordingly.
Ensure Engineering Managers and supervisory staff, have the competence and authority to remove
vehicles from service where required.
Ensure Engineering Managers are aware of the requirements and the responsibility for signing off
vehicles as roadworthy following a vehicle safety inspection.

Global Maintenance Standard: Vehicle Safety Inspection 11