Tag Archives: Mobile phone

Death by HGV

By Harry Bowyer | Published November 24, 2016

Most HGV drivers don’t realise how close to a prison sentence they are merely by opening the door to their cab. A moment’s distraction whilst fiddling with a mobile phone, tachograph or radio could mean disaster for both the driver and others. It is also not uncommon for an operator […]

Posted in Criminal Defence | Also tagged Barrister, Clandestine entrant, Court of Appeal, Criminal Defence, Crown Court, Death By Dangerous, DVSA, hauliers, HGV, Magistrates Court, Police, Police Station, Prosecution, Solicitor, Transport Lawyer, VOSA Comments Off

5 Quick and Easy Ways to Lose Your Operators’ Licence

By admin | Published November 19, 2016

Did you know that it’s really easy to lose your operators’ licence? One of the simplest ways is to fail to keep the Traffic Commissioner up to date with any changes that could affect your licence. Here are 5 quick and easy ways to have it taken off […]

Posted in How to Stay Compliant with the Traffic Commissioner | Also tagged DVSA, Finance, Financial Standing, hauliers, HGV, Magistrates Court, Operating centre, Public Inquiry, Traffic Commissioner, Transport Lawyer, Transport Manager, undertakings, VOSA Comments Off

What does “Using” a Phone at the Wheel Actually Mean? – You May be Surprised!

By admin | Published November 4, 2016

The tragic death of a mother and her three children, crushed by lorry driver Tomasz Kroker, has rightly raised the subject of phone use behind the wheel to the public’s attention. Kroker, sentenced to 10 years for causing death by dangerous driving, admitted in court to changing the music […]

Posted in Criminal Defence | Also tagged Barrister, Brexit, Criminal Courts, Driver Conduct Hearing, DVSA, Lorry, Magistrates Court, phone, Police, Sat Nav, Solicitor, Tomasz Kroker, Traffic Commissioner, Transport Lawyer, Truck Comments Off

Summoned to Court for a Road Transport Offence? 5 Frequently Asked Questions

By admin | Published September 26, 2016

For most drivers and operators, receiving a letter summoning them to court is a frightening experience, particularly if they have never been in trouble before. The most important thing however is to remain calm and not to bury your head in the sand. Having represented clients before the criminal courts […]

Posted in Criminal Defence | Also tagged Driver Conduct Hearing, HGV, Magistrates Court, operator's licence, Overloading, PCV, PSV, Public Inquiry, tachograph, Traffic Commissioner Comments Off

Mobile Telephones, Public Inquiries, & Driver Conduct Hearings

By Martin Smith | Published September 21, 2016

The Government has recently publicised its intention to impose greater penalties on drivers who are caught using hand-held mobile telephones. It should not be forgotten, however, that the Senior Traffic Commissioner has made it absolutely clear that it is unacceptable for vocational licence holders to use hand-held mobile phones […]

Posted in Driver Conduct Hearings, Public Inquiries | Also tagged Driver Conduct Hearing, hauliers, HGV, Magistrates Court, PSV, Public Inquiry, Traffic Commissioner Comments Off

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Tag Archives: Mobile phone

Death by HGV

5 Quick and Easy Ways to Lose Your Operators’ Licence

What does “Using” a Phone at the Wheel Actually Mean? – You May be Surprised!

Summoned to Court for a Road Transport Offence? 5 Frequently Asked Questions

Mobile Telephones, Public Inquiries, & Driver Conduct Hearings

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