15 Amendments of Ivo BELET related to 2017/2064(INL)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas odometer tampering, i.e. the malpractice of deliberate and unauthorised altering of the real mileage of a vehicle shown on its odometer, is a serious and widespread problem throughout the whole European Union especially in cross-border trade and harms third countries, which import second- hand cars from the European Union;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas mileage fraud disproportionally affects social groups and geographical areas with lower income, exposing customers in EU-13 countriethese consumers to a higher risk of buying a car with manipulated odometer and thus they are more often harmed by this malpractice;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital T
Recital T
T. whereas most cars entering the market are already capable of connectivity features thus creating an almost completelyprogressively moving towards a connected car fleet on Europe’s roads;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital W
Recital W
W. whereas blockchain technology could be key to trusted odometer data storage, offering a hacker proof solution and enabling protection of personal data while it is suitable for both automated transfer of data in connected vehicles and manual entries at PTIone solution for future odometer data storage;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises in this regard that national registers are not sufficient and thatreliable and comparable data collection and cross border data exchange is a crucial precondition for tackling mileage fraud in the European Union; Therefore calls on the Commission to propose a legislative framework for Member States to set up comparable and mutually compatible national data collection mechanisms, based on existing best practices, that will provide frequent and reliable mileage data collection and starting at the time of a vehicle’s first registration;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that a buyer of a second-hand vehicle should be able to verify the accuracy of its odometer reading, based on the collected mileage data from that vehicle since its first registration, which makes the access to cross-border data of odometer readings an indispensable tool to provide consumer protection;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers a shorter period for the first mandatory PTI more useful and sSuggests to include odometer readings not only from PTIs, but also inspections and other garage visits;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises that shifting to a blockchain based solution could be more cost-effective while providing high quality and security; therefore cCalls on the Commission to explore the possible establishment of a European odometer blockchain network, and to assess its benefits;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights that all measures involving transmission and storage of data should follow the European data protection acquis and the highest level of cyber protection;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 3
Annex I – paragraph 3
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 4 – indent 1
Annex I – paragraph 4 – indent 1
- the mandatory odometer reading recordings as called for in Directive 2014/45/EU should be made available for cross-border exchange in a European database to customers tooand for consumers;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 4 – indent 2
Annex I – paragraph 4 – indent 2
- existing odometer reading databases on Member States’ level should be integrated in this system andrconnected and the collected data exchanged; existing infrastructure like the EUCARIS should be used for a cost- effective and timely implementation;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 5
Annex I – paragraph 5
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 7
Annex I – paragraph 7
The blockchain technology offers a reliable tool to secure data in a network and successfullyto help prevent manipulation of data entries. Combining those developments and technology could be explored as a long- term solution to odometer fraud.
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 10 – introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 10 – introductory part
Until now, odometer fraud is not a criminal offence in all Member States, although Directive 2014/45/EU explicitly calls for that. Having effective legal measures enforced, including fines and penalties is crucial for eradicating odometer fraud. Therefore, following measures should be proposed: