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Traffic Commissioners’ Public Inquiries – 7 Frequently Asked Questions

By Harry Bowyer | Published November 12, 2016

  Operating a business involving HGVs or PSVs is a daunting task. Outside of the Aviation and Nuclear Industries, our Industry is one of the most tightly-regulated there is.   Even the most careful Operator can find themselves on the receiving end of a poor DVSA compliance audit. This might be […]

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Environmental Representors and How to Deal With Them

By Harry Bowyer | Published October 14, 2016

  What is an Environmental Representor? There are two classes of representor who can make representations against the grant or variation of an operating licence. The first class is the “Statutory Objector” who are listed under section 12 (2) of the Goods Vehicles (Licencing of Operators) Act 1995 (the Act) […]

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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 […]

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What Must I Report to the Traffic Commissioner?

By Martin Smith | Published August 25, 2016

  Do you know what issues you are required to report to the Office of the Traffic Commissioner?   It may be a while since you applied for your Operator’s Licence and signed the application  acknowledging your acceptance of the undertakings set out within the form. It is important, however, […]

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Truck Impounded in the UK? Make Sure You Know The 4 Ways You Can Get it Back

By Simon Clarke | Published July 31, 2016

  Having a truck seized in the UK can be a nightmare for any operator. It’s even worse if your business is based outside the UK. Simply finding out why it has been seized, where it’s being kept, and what your options re can be an uphill struggle.   In […]

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