DVSA has updated the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness (GTMR)  

We’ve made some changes to the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.  

The guide outlines the regulations, requirements and industry best practice for maintaining your commercial vehicles – including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping.

What the changes include 

The updates to the GTMR include:

• updated guidance from the Traffic Commissioners on maintaining compliance 

• additional guidance for driver checks on vehicles arduous conditions 

• clearer requirements for brake assessments, risk assessments and Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring Systems

A reminder of requirements for brake testing   

Each safety inspection must include a brake performance assessment (BPA) or a risk assessment if a laden test is not completed. We sent a message about this requirement as part of the updates in November 2024. This new edition does not change the message on this.  

Your responsibilities  

Make sure you familiarise yourself with the guidance and make sure you:  

• review and comply with the brake assessment requirements  

• update your maintenance systems accordingly 

Find the guide: Keeping commercial vehicles safe to drive (roadworthy) – GOV.UK