Category: Other Transport Matters
DVSA ‘Photos at Test’ Scheme to prevent MOT ‘Ghosting’
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has taken a major digital step forward in its ability to eliminate Ghost MOTs. Following several successful local pilot schemes, the DVSA has launched its national rollout of the “Photos at Test” scheme, initially to around 2,500 garages across Great Britain. A “Ghost […]
What Happens If You Breach Drivers’ Hours Rules?
Drivers’ hours rules are designed to reduce fatigue and ensure that HGV drivers take appropriate breaks and rest periods. Both drivers and operators have responsibilities for complying with these rules, and breaches can result in enforcement action by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Depending on the seriousness of […]
What Happens During a DVSA Roadside Inspection?
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) carries out roadside inspections to check that commercial vehicles and their drivers are operating safely and legally. HGV drivers can be stopped and directed to an inspection site where DVSA examiners may check the condition of the vehicle, drivers’ hours records, tachograph data […]
Bridge Strike Avoidance and Traffic Commissioner Responses
Traffic Commissioners take bridge strikes seriously and are under regular and heavy pressure from government, rail companies, Rail Track, and other interested parties, to reduce the high number of strikes, not least because, apart from the obvious road, vehicle and passenger safety consequences, of the potential for huge inconvenience to […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Reducing the Penalty under Section 32 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (where clandestine entrants are found in the vehicle)
Since the introduction of the new Civil Penalty Scheme in 2023 (The Carriers’ Liability (Amendment) Regulations 2023), there has been an increase in penalties. UK Border Force is actively pursuing the liable parties under section 32, where clandestine entrants are found. By following the steps below and providing the necessary […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Reducing the Penalty under Section 31A of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 – Where Clandestine Entrants Are NOT found in your truck!!!
Since the introduction of the new Civil Penalty Scheme in 2023 (The Carriers’ Liability (Amendment) Regulations 2023), there has been an increase in penalties. UK Border Force is actively pursuing the liable parties under section 32, where clandestine entrants are found. But what about the situations where no clandestine entrants […]
7 Things to Think About Before Applying for an HGV Operator’s Licence
Applying for a UK operator’s licence is a big step if you’re looking to run a haulage or passenger transport business. It’s not just about filling out forms; you’ve got to tick a lot of boxes to prove you’re legit, capable, and financially sound. The Senior Traffic Commissioner’s statutory guidance […]
Everything you need to know about the DVSA Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS):
The MPRS is a rating scheme for commercial vehicle maintenance which rates workshops on staff skills and facilities. It’s aimed to make finding skilled maintenance providers, to keep vehicles road-ready and safe to drive, easy for operators. Aswell as helping maintenance providers build their businesses and trust with clients, ensuring […]
Direct Vision Standard and The Grace Period
On 26 October 2020, the world’s first Direct Vision Standard (‘DVS’) was introduced by Transport for London (‘TfL’) to reduce the number of serious injuries and collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists with Heavy Good Vehicles (‘HGV’). The DVS requires a safety permit for all HGVs weighing over 12 tonnes which […]
Driver CPC Deadline of 9 September 2024
The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence ‘Driver CPC’ is a professional qualification for drivers of Heavy Goods Vehicles and certain Passenger Carrying Vehicles. It is a legal requirement to hold a valid Driver CPC to drive and relevant vehicle on the UK roads. The Driver CPC requirement became mandatory in […]
