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Driving a Truck or Bus now an Aggravating Feature for Causing Death by Dangerous Driving
The Sentencing Council has published revised sentencing guidelines effective from the 1st July 2023 for a number of motoring offences including Causing Death by Dangerous Driving and Causing Death by Careless Driving. Se
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Is a Transport Manager CPC Still Valid if Obtained Outside of the UK?
Brexit brought into question many concerns with Operator Licencing legislation, given how much UK law is intertwined with EU Law. One question in particular was whether a Transport Manager could continue to work in the U
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Becoming a Private Hire Driver
Have you ever wondered whether you could work as a taxi driver but have no idea about the process? Application Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Licences are granted by Local Authorities outside of London or by TfL withi
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Financial Standing Guide For Idiots
How much is required? The finance required for holders of a Standard Operators Licence is decided by the Secretary of State for Transport, however the levels for a Restricted Licence are set out after consultation with t
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What happens at a Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry?
A Traffic Commissioner can call a Public Inquiry for a number of reasons including, but not limited to, – Consideration of a new Application where there is a previous poor history or concern over ability to c
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Recent Changes to Civil Penalties for Clandestine Entrants
Change 1 – Increase in Maximum Penalty Change 2 – Penalty for Failure to Secure Goods Vehicle Simon Clarke of SBC recently successfully conducted 6 conjoined appeals in the Court of Appeal this now being the lead
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Not So New 28 Day Driver Recording Rules
In September 2022, DVSA issued guidance which has caused Operators and Transport Managers to ask questions about the ‘new 28 day rules’ to be rolled out for their drivers. In actual fact, the new rules came into effe
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Vehicle Maintenance: Are you Getting What you Pay For?
As an Operator regulated by the Traffic Commissioner, you have agreed with a number of statements of intent, including that at all times vehicles will be fit and serviceable. Operators are regularly reminded to refer bac
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Why is it important to carry out regular maintenance inspections all year round to avoid dangerous incidents?
Now that the weather is becoming colder, and the nights are getting darker, it is more important than ever to make sure you’re maintaining your vehicles properly. It is crucial to make sure all maintenance inspections
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