Environmental representation

1) See Representation.

Entitlement to drive

1) Under new system of driver licensing in UK (in compliance with EU requirements) licence holders have ‘entitlement to drive’ vehicles of the category for which they have passed the test (eg LGV/PCV entitlements).

Engineering plant

1) Legally defined in RV (C&U) 1986. May be generally described as motor vehicle/trailer which is movable plant or equipment specially designed and constructed for engineering operations and which cannot comply with the regulations.

Enforcement/officer/authority

1) General term to mean the role of the DTLR and its Vehicle Inspectorate Agency and its appointed certifying officers, vehicle examiners, etc who are authorized to examine vehicles, drivers records, etc. Certain such officers have powers to prohibit use of vehicles and to issue prosecutions.

Encapsulation

1) To enclose within. In transport, the enclosure of heavy vehicle engines to reduce noise for environmental purposes.

EMT

1) Extended mobility technology. A name given by Goodyear Tyres to its system for run-flat tyres which allow a car to be driven a reasonable distance to a place of safety where the wheel can be changed.