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DVSA issued updated guidance on tyres over 10 years old

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Jan 8, 20212 min read

DVSA issued updated guidance on tyres over 10 years old

The DVSA has released further information about tyres over 10 years old. In an email to hauliers they stated: In December, we told you...

Unmarked lorry on A1 helps Lincolnshire police stop 49 vehicles!

NTP

Sep 15, 20202 min read

Unmarked lorry on A1 helps Lincolnshire police stop 49 vehicles!

large goods vehicles last week. Operation Tramline saw Lincolnshire police officers use an unmarked HGV lorry. During the three days of act

Heavy vehicle exemptions – trailers and PSVs updated guidance

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Aug 11, 20201 min read

Heavy vehicle exemptions – trailers and PSVs updated guidance

Heavy vehicle testing restarted at Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) on 04 July 2020. DVSA will be using flexible exemptions until...

Firm caught flouting drivers hours rules has O'licence suspended

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Jul 28, 20202 min read

Firm caught flouting drivers hours rules has O'licence suspended

A Birmingham operator has had its O-licence suspended for 14 days after one of its drivers drove for more than 18 hours with the longest...

Getting back on the road: Driving safely during COVID-19

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Jun 29, 20206 min read

Getting back on the road: Driving safely during COVID-19

In its COVID-19 Recovery Strategy, the Government set out a three-step approach to bringing England gradually out of lockdown, with the...

TC driver conduct decisions now published online

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Jun 25, 20201 min read

TC driver conduct decisions now published online

The traffic commissioners have started publishing the outcomes of driver conduct hearings online. This follows widespread approval for this

Clarity on operator licencing for Motor racing, horsebox owners and those using HGV's for hobbies

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Jun 8, 20202 min read

Clarity on operator licencing for Motor racing, horsebox owners and those using HGV's for hobbies

A lot of confusion surrounds operator licensing when it comes to those who use large vehicles over 3.5 tonnes for their hobbies. Hobbies...

Top myths about DVSA roadside enforcement

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Jun 8, 20204 min read

Top myths about DVSA roadside enforcement

Myths. Every job has them. Those niggling misconceptions often fed by people’s prejudices or misunderstandings. DVSA's roadside enforcement

Coronavirus: Update on changes to road transport rules

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Jun 5, 20202 min read

Coronavirus: Update on changes to road transport rules

The EU has made temporary changes to the road transport rules that apply to operators and drivers of heavy goods and public service...

Access to toilet and hand washing facilities for drivers - DoT letter ensures you won't get refused

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Jun 1, 20201 min read

Access to toilet and hand washing facilities for drivers - DoT letter ensures you won't get refused

Drivers are legally entitled to easy and safe access to toilets and hand washing facilities while carrying out their work. The Department...

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Jun 1, 20201 min read

DVSA - Drivers' hours rules update

As part of the Government’s effort to keep supply chains moving throughout the coronavirus outbreak, the Government announced a temporary...

Furloughed transport managers must hit the ground running

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May 29, 20202 min read

Furloughed transport managers must hit the ground running

Transport managers who have been furloughed must ensure they are up to speed with current regulations in place – ideally before they...

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice for Heavy Goods (HGV) and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operators

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May 13, 20201 min read

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice for Heavy Goods (HGV) and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operators

To recognise that the goods and passenger carrying industries may face significant challenges in the coming months, The Senior Traffic...

Key workers within the transport industry are recognised for their important work

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May 13, 20202 min read

Key workers within the transport industry are recognised for their important work

This weekend marked the 75th anniversary of victory in Europe at the end of World War 2. As a nation, we have spent the weekend celebrating

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: New requirements for entering France

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Apr 30, 20201 min read

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: New requirements for entering France

Yesterday the DVSA issued new entry requirements for those driving to France, following further changes from the French authorities in...

Online Driver CPC to end on 12th June 2020

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Apr 28, 20202 min read

Online Driver CPC to end on 12th June 2020

As the country starts to flatten the curve on the Coronavirus, and the government begins planning to ease lockdown restrictions, the DVSA...

The government has temporarily suspended the need for a D4 medical when renewing driving entitlement

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Apr 22, 20201 min read

The government has temporarily suspended the need for a D4 medical when renewing driving entitlement

With NHS staff rightly focused on the nationwide response to COVID-19, the government is taking action to protect essential supply chains...

Government to extend night-time delivery hours in coronavirus response

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Mar 11, 20202 min read

Government to extend night-time delivery hours in coronavirus response

The government has agreed to work with local authorities to extend delivery night-time delivery hours for food retailers to help the industr

Director disqualified for driving HGVs without a licence

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Feb 19, 20202 min read

Director disqualified for driving HGVs without a licence

An operator who drove HGVs without the required entitlement has had its licence revoked and the director disqualified for two years.

The benefits of NTP's new eLearning course for those working in a Traffic Office

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Jan 30, 20203 min read

The benefits of NTP's new eLearning course for those working in a Traffic Office

NTP’s brand new eLearning course Traffic Office Essentials is set to launch on Monday 3rd February 2020 but what’s it all about, who is it f

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