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R DW Annu a l p r o sp ec t 20 21 RDW & mobility 2021 Safety, sustainability, legal certainty
With this Annual prospect, RDW
would like to give you an insight
on what is coming in 2021.
With this Annual prospect, RDW would like to give you an insight on what is coming in
2021. RDW wishes to keep you informed on the activities and developments that may
impact your business operations and services. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and
lockdown we are more aware of the importance regarding sustainable mobility, digital
access and secure IT. The measures and approach to tackle the coronavirus also have
had an impact on RDW in regard to our finances and our services. We have managed
to continue with our adapted agenda. Even though the coronavirus has delayed some
developments, it has accelerated others. RDW is highly aware of the risks that might
have been taken because of rapid modifications due to the coronavirus which involve
our business operations and services. RDW will evaluate at a later date.
In the coming period, RDW will continue this case the national vehicle authority.
to contribute to safety, sustainability, legal We are involved from the drawing board
certainty in mobility and safe and reliable to the disassembly of a vehicle.
travel with vehicles that are also clean, RDW is currently exploring the strategic Kind regards,
economical and quiet. We will do this by ambitions towards 2025, which we do
applying the new framework regulation for in collaboration with you, our partners. Ab van Ravestein, Zeger Baelde,
type-approval and market regulation and However, this will also happen in an inter- General manager Chief Operations Officer
by guaranteeing privacy and cybersecurity national context. In 2021, RDW will host
as undiminished priorities. Other exam- the annual conference of the European December 2020, Zoetermeer (the Netherlands)
ples include the registration of agricultural Association of Vehicle and Driver Regi
and construction vehicles and forestry stration Authorities (EReg).
vehicles regarding the PTI obligation or
the registration of drone operators and the The developments described in this 1. Safety pagina 6
related provision of information. Annual prospect are also available on
our website. If you have any questions 2. Sustainability pagina 14
Looking ahead, we expect that mobility or would like to discuss a subject, please
will continue to develop at the same contact your regular RDW contact person. 3. Legal certainty pagina 18
speed as it is currently doing. RDW is in
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International cooperation is vital EUCARIS is a system that allows the European vehicle and driving
RDW is involved when it comes to new legislation and licence registration authorities to exchange data with each other.
regulations Examples of exchanging data can refer to the import and export
of vehicles, the conversion of driving licences and enforcement
RDW continues to focus on a good international position for relating to traffic offences. EUCARIS has now become the
the Netherlands. RDW is currently the chairman and secretary leading data exchange platform in Europe for mobility-related
of the European Association of Vehicle and Driver Registration data and is used by more than 30 countries. RDW also plays an
Authorities (EReg), which is a non-profit international association. important role here: we provide the EUCARIS chairman, manage
Various subjects are being addressed, such as the exchange of the EUCARIS secretariat and develop and manage the IT. RDW
technical (COC)data, re-registration of vehicles, harmonisation also supports and represents the use of the system throughout
of registration processes, data quality, mobile driving licences Europe.
and the impact of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
on international data exchange. RDW can influence European RDW participates in international forums at the European
legislation and regulations via EReg. EReg has also established Commission and at UNECE in Geneva concerning the formation,
partnerships with the American Association of Motor Vehicle harmonisation and maintenance of regulations and requirements
Administrators (AAMVA) and Austroads, the Australian umbrella regarding vehicle licensing, the transport of hazardous
organisation of registration authorities. RDW also has a seat substances and transport of perishable goods.
on the CITA executive board and cooperates at international
level, for example with umbrella organisations such as CIECA
(International Commission for Driver Testing).
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Vehicles must
1. Safety comply with all
the legal safety
requirements.
People must be able to use our roads safely. For that reason, vehicles
must comply with all the legal safety requirements, now and in the future.
In this respect, RDW acts as a knowledge provider, enforcement authority
and regulator. We also contribute to the development of new legislation.
New European Regulations introduced:
(EU) 2018/858RDW has implemented stricter rules for type-
approval and monitoring
Since September 1st of 2020, RDW has implemented, and is
still implementing, tightened regulations for the monitoring of
manufacturers and technical services, as well as for the approval
of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components Recall process improved
and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. This Repairing more vehicles with serious manufacturing and
intensification of monitoring and approval activities implies an design errors and doing so faster is essential
increased administrative and operating responsibility.
In the event of a deviation relating to the type-approval or a
The Regulation (2018/858) also contains provisions regarding potential risk for road users with respect to safety or the environ-
cooperation with the European Commission and the require- ment caused by a manufacturing- or design error, vehicles must
ments imposed on national vehicle registration authorities. be recalled and repaired as soon as possible. In response to the
In the Netherlands, RDW has an important role in implementing report entitled ‘Recall doen we samen’ (‘We carry out recalls
the Regulation, as both the approval authority and the vehicle together’), RDW continues to work on improving the effective-
registration authority. We have adjusted our business operations ness of the ‘recall’ monitoring process. RDW simplifies processes
accordingly and we have informed our clients and stakeholders and IT support to make it easier for importers to report vehicles
about the new rules and what we expect from manufacturers and as repaired. It will also become easier for importers to request
technical services in compliance with the regulation. current name and address details of vehicle owners for the
purpose of recall actions. This will improve the accuracy of the
Information about type-approvals and monitoring is also shared information relating to recall actions and enable vehicle owners
between EU Member States. By doing this, we can work together to be contacted more easily so that the vehicles concerned are
effectively on clean and safe road traffic throughout Europe. repaired as soon as possible.
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New vehicle category: Light Electric Vehicles Licensing innovative vehicles for the public road
RDW contributes ideas about new rules for licensing among RDW assesses the safety of these vehicles in practice
other things
Our rapidly changing society increasingly demands innovative
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has deci- solutions with respect to mobility. Developments related to auto-
ded to expand the national vehicle category of Special Mopeds mated and self-driving vehicles continue. In addition, more and
into a Light Electric Vehicles category. This is partly the result more variants in modalities are emerging. If these vehicles do not
of the report entitled ‘Safety authorisation for use on the Road’ comply with the existing licensing regulations and there is a clear
by the Dutch Safety Board. This new vehicle category includes need and added value, RDW assesses the possibilities for
several light motorised motor vehicles, such as special mopeds, a temporary exemption for trials/ for experimental purposes.
electric bicycles and cargo bikes for which no type-approval is
required within the context of Regulation 168/2013. RDW is part RDW develops new validation methods and procedures for
of the working group which discusses the technical licensing assessing these innovations. For this purpose, we work with
requirements as well as other important subjects, such as usage important partners like the Central Office for Motor Vehicle
requirements, driving licence, registration and designated place Driver Testing (CBR). The Vehicle Safety and Security Framework
on the road. focuses on the security of vehicle digitisation, while the Vehicle
Driving Licence Framework focuses on safety when the vehicle
takes over driving tasks. These frameworks are tested in
practice. The procedure developed in recent years for validating
automated and self-driving vehicles in the Exceptional Transport
Exemptions Decree (BOEV) provide a solid basis for this purpose.
We will be coordinating an investigation process with all stake-
holders as part of the BOEV procedure. And start by identifying
the study objectives and conducting a comprehensive risk analy-
sis of the vehicle, road and behaviour. This is followed by testing
on the test track and on the public road. Once necessity and
added value have been demonstrated and the vehicle complies
with the Road Traffic Act 1994, RDW may issue a temporary
exemption subject to conditions. The acquired knowledge
may result in adjustments to policy and regulations for regular
licensing at national, European and international level. This BOEV
procedure can also be used to assess other vehicle innovations.
Our changing society demands
innovative solutions with respect
to mobility.
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Automotive Cyber Security RDW wants to
International regulations make risk management and cooperate with
continuous monitoring mandatory other parties.
Cybersecurity is vitally important for connected and automated
driving. On June 24th 2020, the United Nations World Harmonized
Forum approved regulations for cybersecurity and software
updates. The European Commission wants to incorporate
these regulations in the General Safety Regulation. As such, the
requirements will come into effect for new types of vehicles
on July 6th 2022. The regulations will apply to all registered
vehicles in Europe from July 6th 2024. The main components
of the regulations are the Threat Analysis & Risk Assessment
(TARA) risk management that ensures that responsibilities
for cybersecurity risks are accepted at the right level in the
organisation and provisions for continuous monitoring of all
vehicles that are available in the market.
Development and use of driver assistance systems
RDW is involved in ADAS both nationally and internationally
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are technological of the ADAS elements in the General Safety Regulation, including
systems that are intended to support in human driving task. the intelligent speed limiter and systems for fatigue and attention
These include adaptive cruise control and lane keeping warnings. The General Safety Regulation comes into effect on July
assistance. By assisting human drivers, these systems can 6th 2022. RDW also participate in the United Nations Economic
contribute to improved road safety. The strategic road safety Commission for Europe (UNECE) working groups for elaborating
plan 2030 and particularly the Dutch Safety Board report entitled licensing requirements for automated systems.
‘Who is driving’ has drawn a great deal of attention nationally
on the opportunities, safety aspects as well as risks of ADAS.
RDW want to cooperate with other parties in this respect and is Remote testing due to coronavirus
therefore a partner in the ADAS alliance. On the national level, The European Union temporarily allows testing via livestream
RDW will focus in the coming period on standardising ADAS
terminology as a condition for a possible registration of driver Global travel restrictions have made it virtually impossible for
assistance systems. On the international level, RDW work in our international testing inspectors to attend or carry out tests
the context of CITA on PTI requirements for driver assistance on location at the manufacturer. However, a manufacturer cannot
systems. RDW are also involved in elaborating the specifications introduce its new products to the market without that test.
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The European Commission has therefore published a memo- RDW will start the introduction of PTI monitoring on May 1st 2021.
randum with conditions for remote testing. This is based on ISO We carry out monitoring by means of random checks. These
standards 17020 and 17025. Remote testing takes place via a checks assess whether the PTI inspector carried out their duties in
livestream with fixed procedures and working instructions. This accordance with the PTI regulations. The monitoring is compara-
temporary approach allows RDW to continue the type-approval ble to the PTI monitoring for passenger and commercial vehicles.
process in a responsible manner and to guarantee the same level
of vehicle safety as in live testing. All emission tests conducted
remotely due to coronavirus must be repeated in a physical test PTI obligation lapses with respect to historic vehicles
attended by an inspector before the end of 2022. Other tests only Owners generally maintain their vehicle intensively and drive
need to be repeated at the request of the authority. few kilometres
As from 2021, historic vehicles will no longer be subject to the PTI
Registration and PTI agricultural and construction vehicles obligation if they have an initial licensing date of ‘50 years or older’.
and forestry vehicles These historic vehicles are usually owned by enthusiasts and are
Fast agricultural vehicles and forestry vehicles are subject to often still in their original condition. Owners generally maintain
a registration and PTI obligation RDW will conduct random their vehicle intensively to avoid further wear and tear. They regard
checks that the PTI has been conducted such maintenance as their hobby and study the old technology.
A mandatory periodic inspection results in unnecessary expenses.
Fast, wheeled agricultural and forestry tractors with a construction They often drive few kilometres and the impact on road safety is
speed exceeding 40 km/hour have been subject to a PTI obligation therefore minimal.
since May 20th 2018. The legislative proposal for registration and
number plate obligation for agricultural and construction vehicles
was adopted by the Upper House on May 19th 2020. A safe vehicle, also after damage
RDW works with the industry to improve the process after
The PTI obligation will apply to fast agricultural or forestry tractors damage
that use public roads. This excludes tractors for agricultural, hor-
ticultural and forestry purposes or for livestock farming or fishery Damaged vehicles that have not been repaired properly may be
which are mainly used on the site where these activities take dangerous to the passengers and other road users. RDW there
place. Besides tractors, the registration obligation will also apply to fore inspects a repaired vehicle if it was temporarily banned from
machines with limited speed. the road following damage. We want to improve insight into the
number of cases of damage and work with the industry and part-
All new agricultural vehicles must be registered after the legisla ners to develop a system of standards for damaged vehicles.
tion comes into effect on January 1st 2021. The conversion period The possibility of assessing repairs through a form of accredita-
for agricultural vehicles that already participate in traffic and use tion is also being explored. Furthermore, RDW wants to publish
public roads also starts then. During this period, owners will be damage statuses that were previously registered with RDW for
able to register these vehicles and provide them with a registration such vehicles. The damage to the vehicle therefore becomes
number if necessary. This conversion period is expected to conti- clearer to companies and consumers.
nue until December 31st 2021.
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for vehicles that are in use. With this new ISC method the RDW
2. Sustainability has a better and more effective method to monitor the confor-
mity of vehicles emissions and also monitor manufacturers
performance. RDW is now making all the necessary preparations
By carrying out the statutory tasks, RDW have a significant impact on to perform this new task as from January 1st 2021.
what vehicles are used on the roads in the Netherlands and Europe and
Power measurement electric and hybrid vehicles
their impact on the living environment. Sustainability therefore has our The United Nations has developed a new Global Technical
Regulation (GTR) for Determination of Electrified Vehicle
daily attention, in addition to safety and legal certainty. Our ambition: Power
clean, low emission and silent road transport for everyone. To achieve Until recently, there was no uniform procedure for determining
the total power of a vehicle with multiple engines. This includes
this ambition, RDW and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Manage- electric vehicles with wheel hub motors and hybrid vehicles.
The United Nations has therefore developed a new worldwide
ment work according to a joint strategic agenda for sustainable mobility. harmonised regulation (GTR) for power measurement. This is
expected to be implemented in the UNECE regulations and in EU
This strategy agenda sets the course for the coming years based on five legislation in 2021. This means that this procedure will become
the worldwide standard for all vehicle manufacturers.
important pillars: emission reduction, alternative power trains, rights for
entry and usage of roads and public space, tyres and future-proof vehicle Preparations for the heavy transport vehicle toll
RDW contributes to the careful introduction of this toll
admission & continuous monitoring.
In the Rutte III coalition agreement, the introduction of a
goods-vehicle toll was agreed. The net revenue from this toll will
Emission tests for vehicles in use be used for innovation and improved sustainability of the Dutch
RDW has a new role of surveillance on vehicle emissions transport sector. The Ministry’s starting point is a combined
implementation by public and private parties. The government
Besides the introduction of tightened emissions requirements aims to implement the goods-vehicle toll system quickly and
like for new vehicles as the Real Driving Emissions test, in carefully. The start will not be before 2024.
response of diesel gate, also the surveillance scheme for
authorities like the RDW is tightened significantly. For example, In 2018 and 2019, RDW carried out a legislative test as well as a
a new enforcement system of in-service conformity (ISC) has comprehensive implementation test into its role in the monito-
been introduced. This means that RDW will not only has the ring and enforcement processes. Preparations for implementing
supervision on vehicle emission during type approval, but also these tasks started in 2020. The Ministry of Infrastructure and
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Water Management subsequently requested RDW to perform an Collection and payment of the Waste Management Contribution
implementation test for additional tasks relating to the goods- Waste Management Contribution mandatory for initial
vehicle toll. Political decision-making about the goods-vehicle toll registration of a vehicle in the Netherlands
and assigning its implementation to RDW will follow in 2021.
Manufacturers and importers which market passenger cars and
light commercial vehicles in the Netherlands are responsible for
Lower parking charges for zero-emission vehicles later collecting and recycling these vehicles. The Auto Recycling
RDW manages valuable information about emissions and Nederland (ARN) foundation does this on behalf of and is financed
parking that is required for this purpose by the factory importers that perform the administrative registration
of those vehicles. Vehicles that are registered individually via the
In the coalition agreement, it was agreed that lower parking RDW inspection stations, around one third of the total, do not
charges may be applied to zero-emissions vehicles. This currently contribute towards the recycling costs. For this purpose,
provides municipalities with an instrument for improving the ARN has applied to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water
air quality in city centres. The Parking Charges Differentiation Management for a Declaration of Universal Applicability (AVV) with
legislative proposal makes a lower parking rate possible for zero- respect to its contracts with its current partners. If this application
emissions vehicles. is granted, payment of a waste management contribution will
become mandatory for every initial registration of a vehicle in the
RDW has information about both emissions and parking charges. Netherlands. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management,
The former is laid down in the vehicle registration system, the RDW and ARN are investigating whether RDW can play a role in
latter in the National Parking Register. We are investigating the this respect.
possibility of linking both registrations and making the combined
information accessible. This will make it possible to provide this
information for every parking transaction. We can make this data
available as open data.
Once RDW can publish current occupation of parking spaces,
satnav software providers will be able to process this informati-
on in their systems. This will allow drivers to find a parking space
quickly and efficiently, resulting in reduced CO2 emissions, lower
fuel costs and increased safety on the road. RDW is talking to the
Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management about registe-
ring and accessing this dynamic parking data as well.
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RDW was requested to
3. Legal certainty perform an implementation
test for the drone operator
register (operator registration)
The public and industry must be able to rely on a public sector that and the administration and
issue of drone pilot licences
guarantees their rights and duties. This includes the independent and for the open category.
correct registration of data. RDW registers and manages the vehicle and
driving licence data, safeguards its availability and quality and reports
on the use of this data. The public and industry have the right to inspect
and correct the registered data about themselves, their vehicle and their
vehicle documents. The data is important for traffic enforcement and
the fight against vehicle fraud, among others.
New task of unmanned aircraft Risk-based process of registering imported vehicles
RDW is working on the operator registration and issue of This will allow RDW to devote more time and attention to
pilot licences for drones suspicious vehicles
The European Regulation for unmanned aircraft, including drones, RDW is exploring whether and how certified manufacturers can
was supposed to come into effect in the Netherlands on July register imported vehicles with a low risk without always having
1st 2020. Due to coronavirus, its introduction was postponed to to visit an RDW inspection station. This will create more scope
December 31st 2020. Part of this Regulation is that Member States for RDW to focus on suspicious vehicles. The aim is to achieve a
register operators of unmanned aircraft. RDW was requested to more efficient process whilst maintaining quality. This process
perform an implementation test for the drone operator register also reduces the differences between the transfer of a Dutch
(operator registration) and the administration and issue of drone vehicle and a vehicle from another EU Member State. When set-
pilot licences for the open category. We were also requested to ting up the new import process, we will also use the experience
organise the national and international data provision of the certi- acquired based on the temporary import procedure resulting
fied drones. The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate, from coronavirus.
which also manages the aircraft register, remains the holder of the
register of this part. At the request of the Ministry, RDW started
implementing the services for the purpose of registration.
18 19Check the valuation of imported used cars Increasing attention is being devoted to tackling malafide compa-
RDW will check the value indicated in the Private Motor nies and undermining. For this purpose, RDW seeks collaboration
Vehicle and Motorcycle Tax (BPM) return with other authorities and regulatory authorities. In 2021, it aims
to connect with national and regional partnerships which are
The Ministry of Finance has established that an unduly low tackling that undermining. These partnerships make it possible
assessed value is sometimes provided with respect to imported to share more information and develop a government-wide ap-
used cars. This means that not enough tax (BPM) is paid. proach for specific regions.
The Tax Authorities and the Ministry of Finance are therefore con-
ducting a survey together with RDW and in consultation with the We are also working on implementing the new approvals system.
Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. The objective This is being done in close consultation with the Ministry of
is to investigate whether RDW can play a role in validating the Infrastructure and Water Management and industry organisa-
valuation for the BPM return. The aim is to achieve a level playing tions. The new approvals system is in line with developments in
field in which the correct amount in BPM is always paid. the market and improves the effectiveness of monitoring. One
example is that RDW will have the option of withdrawing all ap-
We are investigating whether the moment of determining the iden- provals in one go in the case of serious breaches such as fraud
tity of the vehicle in the registration process can be used for the or threats.
purpose of a physical check of the value stated in the BPM return.
One variant of this is that RDW conducts its own validation of the
BPM report. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance has asked us to Electronic identity stated on the driving licence
carry out an implementation test. The implementation test should Once the Digital Government Act comes into force, people
indicate when implementation can start. Ahead of this implemen- will be able to use their driving licence to log in to digital
tation, the 2021 Tax Plan includes a legislative proposal for shift- government services with a high level of security
ing the taxable event in the BPM to the moment of registration.
The government considers that the public and industry must be
able to do transactions with the government digitally. To estab-
Improving monitoring of approvals of authorisations lish, register and check the identity of citizens, laws, systems,
of recognitions documents and processes have been developed. On behalf of
RDW is setting up a future-oriented approval system the Ministry of the Interior and in partnership with Logius and
and collaborating with other authorities and regulatory the National Office for Identity Data (RvIG), RDW has made the
authorities on dealing with malafide companies driving licence suitable for logging in to government services with
the highest level of security. From June 2018, all driving licences
In the coming years, RDW will continue working to improve have therefore been provided with a digital identity, an eID, when
monitoring of approvals of authorisations of recognitions. they are issued. As such, the driving licence is ready for the Digi-
The effectiveness of monitoring is key here. Our processes and tal Government Act that will probably be introduced in 2021. The
systems are designed to ensure that the probability of errors is public will then be able to use digital government services with
minimal. If the rules are breached, we choose an intervention the highest level of security using their driving licence.
that is appropriate to the situation.
20 21Qualification card code 95 for professional drivers Data from vehicles
RDW is carrying out the implementation test for production RDW is closely involved in establishing (inter)national rules
of the card in the Netherlands and standardisation
Code 95 is a basic qualification for professional drivers who drive Developments relating to autonomous and self-driving vehicles
a lorry and/or bus. In 2018, the European Union determined that have consequences for the role and tasks of RDW. Data in, from
Member States must issue a qualification card for drivers with and about the vehicle is an important subject. In recent years, we
‘code 95’. This card is only necessary if the qualification cannot have acquired a great deal of knowledge about data, based on our
be stated on the driving licence itself. RDW investigated whether own research and through practical tests. For example, RDW is
it could produce the qualification card. It has since been allocat- conducting a pilot in which the data about the identity of the vehi-
ed the task and implementation is scheduled for 1 January 2021. cle is compared to information available from the physical vehicle.
Work on legislation and standardisation is carried out at a global,
European and national level. RDW takes part in the negotiations
or is involved in other ways. In addition, RDW is closely monitor-
ing the European data strategy. The European Union is working
on an internal market for data, in which:
• data can circulate among the various EU countries and the
sectors, which will benefit everyone
• the European rules are observed in full, especially with re-
spect to privacy, data protection and competition, and
• fair, practical and clear rules for access to and the use of data
apply.
Approach to fraud with vehicle odometer readings
RDW is working on reliable odometer data together with
chain partners
Along with Vereniging Aanpak Tellerfraude (VAT) and the chain
partners, we are continuously working on reliable odometer data
for consumers in the Netherlands. We want to prevent odometer
fraud and tackle unfair competition between car businesses.
RDW is preparing an amendment to the Vehicles Decree together
with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management to
22 23further improve the approach to fraud with odometer readings. Blocking registration of attached vehicles
There will be a ban on trading and driving with devices that can RDW will adjust the vehicle registration system so that a
manipulate a motor vehicle’s odometer. The registration of odom- vehicle cannot change owners if it has been attached by a
eter readings will also be expanded in three ways. In addition, bailiff
registration will become mandatory for motorcycles that drive
faster than 45 km/hour, in the case of maintenance and repairs The law governing attachments and executions has been amen
totalling less than 150 euros and in the case of a tyre change. ded to improve civil procedural law. One of the principles is that
The obligation to register in the case disassembly lapses. July 1st attachment and execution must take place as effectively and as
2021 is planned as the start date. It is currently being investigat- efficiently as possible. A bailiff may levy an attachment against
ed whether it might be possible to start a pilot sooner. the vehicle by drawing up an official report. This means that they
no longer need to see the vehicle. This saves time and costs.
In order to counter cross-border fraud involving odometer read-
ings, we are trying to expand the exchange of odometer readings It will be possible to enter the official report in the vehicle regis-
with other Member States. Furthermore, correct information tration system as from the spring of 2021. RDW has adjusted the
regarding odometer readings must be placed on used car web- register accordingly. It is therefore no longer possible to register
sites. Finally, a survey is being carried out with respect to the use the vehicle in the name of a third party without the consent of the
of odometer readings made available by manufacturers. bailiff. The bailiff will receive the document number and registra-
tion code if they wish to sell the vehicle.
Digital service provision
RDW is continuously working to improve the services
provided to the public and the industry
RDW actively contributes to achieving the digital ambitions of
the coalition agreement. One of the ways it does this is based
on the role of publisher of the eID on the driving licence, enabling
access to digital services at a high level of reliability. As holder
of the vehicle registration system, RDW is also actively involved
in the system of basic registrations. This includes working on
the improvement of the quality and use of data within the govern-
ment.
RDW wants to provide the public and industry with insight into
the data from the registers (such as the registration number,
driving licence and parking) and who uses this data. RDW also
wants to give the public the opportunity to take control of their
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working to improve Other developments
the services provided
to the public and the
industry. Coronavirus has also had an impact on RDW’s services
For example, people may continue driving with an expired
driving licence for longer
Coronavirus has also had an impact on RDW’s services. Due to
the coronavirus measures, RDW temporarily adjusted its services
with respect to several subjects. For example, a digital emergency
procedure was set up for the import of vehicles. The European
Emergency Regulation (EU) 2020/698 was published on 25 May
2020, containing specific and temporary measures in the area of
transport. For RDW, this Regulation is particularly relevant for driving
own data, for example by making these data available to parties licences. Due to the coronavirus measures, it is not always possible
other than the government if desired. This development is known to renew driving licences in time. The European Commission
as ‘Blue Button’. This button can be found at Mijn.RDW.nl. therefore decided that expired EU driving licences temporarily have
a longer validity.
RDW is currently working on improving the supply of data to
several large purchasers. In this process, a new modern way of
providing information is being developed between RDW and the New partnership agreement being prepared as a result of Brexit
purchasers, for example in the area of current events and tech- RDW has elaborated scenarios for the possible consequences
nology. It is also less complex, making it possible to implement
future changes more quickly. The new system is being developed Brexit was postponed several times, but the United Kingdom even-
in close collaboration with the purchasers. tually left the European Union on January 31st 2020. There is now
a transitional phase. During this period, the EU and the UK are nego-
tiating a new trade agreement and all EU regulations and legislation
Temporary toll levy will remain in force for the UK. More clarity concerning the new
After an earlier delay, the project was relaunched in mid 2020 relationship between the EU and the UK will not be provided until
after the negotiations have been completed. The new arrangements
RDW plays a role in the temporary toll levy on two planned routes. should come into effect after the transitional phase, which ends
With construction postponed for eighteen months, it was decided on December 31st 2020. RDW has elaborated several scenarios.
to delay the start of the implementation of this toll levy too. This concerns measures for the possible consequences for RDW’s
The project was relaunched in mid 2020. It is expected that the areas of responsibility.
project will enter the implementation phase in 2021.
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