Law & Legislation
Traffic commissioners offer guidance on new...
The traffic commissioners have made operators aware of the help and advice available about new customs rules that came into effect at the beginning of
Information for operators of LGVs that trav...
From 21 May 2022, operators or users of vans or other light goods vehicles over 2.5 tonnes and up to 3.5 tonnes in weight for
Crimestoppers: Rising threat of drug drivin...
Independent charity Crimestoppers, in partnership with D.tec International, has launched a new national campaign to target those who get behind the wheel and drug drive.
Government gets Highway Code changes underw...
A new hierarchy of road users, where those who can do the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility, has been included in changes to the
How to prepare your business for a post-Bre...
The 52,000 vacancies in the transport and storage industry, mainly HGV drivers, have put an immense strain on imports this Christmas season, but it is
Millions of UK motorists overcharged £150 ...
On Monday 29 November at 10:30am, the hearing to deal with the application for a Collective Proceedings Order (CPO) in the Mark McLaren legal action
Truck pricing cartel class action claim rea...
A class action law suit seeking compensation from major European truck manufacturers for price fixing has reached 125 members. Law firm Edwin Coe says the
Haulier left ‘baffled’ after DV...
The DVSA insisted a list of operators committing drivers’ hours offences that it released during road safety week was correct after an operator told motortransport.co.uk it should
Motorists risk £40 fine for engine idling
With COP26 fresh in our minds, everyone is seeking out simple ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Reducing carbon emissions can play a huge part
Any use of handheld mobile phone while driv...
Police will soon be able to more easily prosecute drivers using a hand-held mobile phone at the wheel, after the Government strengthens existing laws to
