Since the introduction of the vehicle registration requirement for agricultural vehicles and motor vehicles with limited speed (MMBS) on January 1, 2021, only 2% of motor vehicles with limited speed (MMBS) have been registered. This has been shown by research by Diks Verzekeringen.

From 1 January 2021, a vehicle registration requirement will apply to both motor vehicles with limited speed and agricultural vehicles. After more than a month, there are almost 2300 MMBS on registration (2%) and more than 22.000 agricultural vehicles (8%), according to figures from the RDW. Owners have until December 31, 2021 to register and register the vehicle.

Number of agricultural vehicles in the Netherlands

There is some uncertainty about how many agricultural vehicles there are actually in the Netherlands. Estimates by CUMELA, the trade association for entrepreneurs in green, land and infrastructure, come out at 200.000 agricultural vehicles. The Dutch Safety Board assumes 85.000 agricultural vehicles. A more recent estimate by the RDW comes to 270.000 tractors.

Number of motor vehicles with limited speed in the Netherlands

With regard to the number of limited-speed motor vehicles, CUMELA's estimates are 20.000 vehicles. The Dutch Safety Board assumes 12000 vehicles. And the RDW amounts to 130.000 MMBS.

Other new rules for agricultural vehicles

The speed limit for agricultural vehicles goes from 25 km / h to 40 km / h. By registering every vehicle, the Netherlands can also comply with the European MOT requirement. However, this only applies to vehicles with a construction speed above 40 km / h, or to vehicles used for non-agricultural purposes. Diks Verzekeringen reports this on them website.

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