Calls made to close SUV importation legal loophole

The loophole, known as Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA), allows for the importation of a vehicle that is different from the standard.

Calls have been made to close a legal loophole that has allowed the import of oversized SUVs and pickups from the US despite not being compliant with EU safety standards.

The loophole, known as Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA), allows for the importation of a vehicle that is different from the standard. Often vehicles imported under IVA would be used for heavy goods, emergency services, or have been adapted for disabled drivers.