ECMT temporary derogations -Extension of validity of goods transport related documents to be used within the ECMT quota system

Taking into consideration importance of ensuring  continuous goods flows in the current situation caused by Covid 19 pandemic, and following the appeal of several Member countries in the interests of health and safety of the staff engaged in the different aspects of goods transport, the ITF Ropad Group Chairmenship and the Secretariat proposes the following temporary derogations as regards the goods transport related documents to be used within the ECMT quota system:

1. Mutually recognise and grant extension of validity of ECMT Certificate of Roadworthiness Test for Motor Vehicles and Trailers until 30 June 2020 (included). This extension should refer to documents which have expired after 12 March 2020
2. Treat with leniency and recognise extension of validity of short-term licences, which have expired en route due to different administrative procedures in force following the Covid-19 measures, until the vehicles are able to complete the journey.

These derogations shall be applied by default to the actual certificates or short-term licences, without changes.

The two temporary measures are recommended for a limited period of time as from Wednesday 1 April 2020 until 30 June 2020 (included) by default and in absence of expressed objection by any of the Member countries. Relevant information will be made available on the ITF Webpage at https://www.itf-oecd.org/covid-19-road-group.