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Time to get a grip of your HGV drivers’ hours?

Posted by AndrewT on 6th Feb 2014

Drivers’ hours infringements regularly top the offences reported by the authorities.  Road transport operators need to demonstrate they understand the requirements of law regarding the digital tachogr … Read more
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Have your say on Government motoring agencies

Posted by AndrewT on 14th Jan 2014

The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into the Government’s motoring agencies. The purpose of the inquiry is to look at the user experience when interacting with them and make recommendation … Read more
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Have your say on Driver CPC

Posted by AndrewT on 23rd Jul 2013

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on  Driver CPC to assess: how effective it is contribution to road safety what could improve its effectiveness The consultation addre … Read more
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HGV Road User Levy Bill - 6% to pay more?

Posted by AndrewT on 19th Jul 2013

On Mon 18th July Stephen Hammond MP corrected a figure quoted in debating the HGV Road User Levy Bill, on Tuesday 23 October 2012 and Tuesday 20 November 2012. However according to government sources … Read more
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HGV Road User Levy Bill - 6% to pay more?

Posted by AndrewT on 19th Jul 2013

On Mon 18th July Stephen Hammond MP corrected a figure quoted in debating the HGV Road User Levy Bill, on Tuesday 23 October 2012 and Tuesday 20 November 2012. However 6% of vehicles will end up payi … Read more
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VOSA to step up targeted checks?

Posted by AndrewT on 16th Jul 2013

With the merger with the Driving Standards Agency ahead and recent comments from the Senior Traffic Commissioner it is interesting times for VOSA. Opinion on the merger with DSA appears to be split 50 … Read more