Technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Community

In adopting its report drafted by Mr. Wilhelm Piecyk (PSE, Germany) on technical roadside inspection of commercial vehicles, the European Parliament made two amendments to the Council's Common Position: -the degree of roadworthiness required of commercial vehicles has been increased to full technical roadworthiness instead of a high degree of roadworthiness. -a provision has been inserted whereby Member States shall draw up arrangements for penalties where a driver or business does not abide by the technical requirements verified on the basis of the Directive.�