Coronavirus in Yorkshire: Six-month MOT exemption announced for all drivers

Vehicle owners in Britain will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.

All cars, vans and motorcycles will be exempted from needing a test from March 30.

This will allow people to carry on with essential travel during the coronavirus pandemic, the DfT said.

Drivers were warned that vehicles must be kept in a roadworthy condition.

Garages will remain open for essential repair work.

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