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How long does it take for an Operator’s Licence Application to be Processed? OTC releases most recent processing figures.
By Laura Newton | Published February 15, 2024 G:\websites\smithbowyer new wordpress\site\wp-content\themes\sbc-theme-\index.php
How long does it take for an Operator’s Licence Application to be Processed? OTC releases most recent processing figures. The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has released the most recent figures, up to the end of 20
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Charged with Death By Driving? – What you Need to Know
By Harry Bowyer | Published January 30, 2024 G:\websites\smithbowyer new wordpress\site\wp-content\themes\sbc-theme-\index.php
If you have just killed someone in your motor car your life has just changed forever. You may already be dealing with some of the issues caused; physical and mental injury, shock, guilt, and social condemnation. Other is
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Driver CPC Reform Announced
By Laura Newton | Published December 12, 2023 G:\websites\smithbowyer new wordpress\site\wp-content\themes\sbc-theme-\index.php
On 11 December 2023, the Government has announced a set of reforms for the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC), which is the qualification required for a vocational driver to drive a HGV or PSV in most p
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Diversity Data for SBC
By Ben Trott | Published July 20, 2023 G:\websites\smithbowyer new wordpress\site\wp-content\themes\sbc-theme-\index.php
Please follow the link to find the diversity date for Smith Bowyer Clarke Road Transport Lawyers https://smithbowyerclarke-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/harry_bowyer_smithbowyerclarke_co_uk/EdO6yt-oRWhOg92YiqC1gpsBBCW
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Driving a Truck or Bus now an Aggravating Feature for Causing Death by Dangerous Driving
By Harry Bowyer | Published June 28, 2023 G:\websites\smithbowyer new wordpress\site\wp-content\themes\sbc-theme-\index.php
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?
By Laura Newton | Published March 14, 2023 G:\websites\smithbowyer new wordpress\site\wp-content\themes\sbc-theme-\index.php
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
By Laura Newton | Published March 14, 2023 G:\websites\smithbowyer new wordpress\site\wp-content\themes\sbc-theme-\index.php
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
By Harry Bowyer | Published March 14, 2023 G:\websites\smithbowyer new wordpress\site\wp-content\themes\sbc-theme-\index.php
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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Recent Changes to Civil Penalties for Clandestine Entrants
By Simon Clarke | Published February 24, 2023 G:\websites\smithbowyer new wordpress\site\wp-content\themes\sbc-theme-\index.php
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
By Laura Newton | Published November 8, 2022 G:\websites\smithbowyer new wordpress\site\wp-content\themes\sbc-theme-\index.php
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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