Assuming I was to design and construct a chassis for my own road-going vehicle, similar to a locost but mid-rear engined instead similar to the Atom, what legal hoops and safety checks are required? I know it must pass the SVA, however the SVA requires proof that the design, or a design very similar, has passed all the required impact tests etc. I have a copy of the SVA inspection manual, however I cannot find links to the required safety standards and how you prove it. If you were to "copy" in essence, the atom, would that be accepted as proof of a similar design having passed etc or do they require specific breakdown etc?
Anyone with kit building experience? IIRC Conor has one?