A new service has been launched to help drivers and businesses prepare for the introduction of clean air zones in cities outside London.  The scheme currently allows drivers to check whether their vehicle will be affected by the charges proposed.

It is that time of the year again when the level of finance which is required for operating a standard goods vehicle operator's licence is announced. With effect from 1 January 19 the amount which an operator will be.

The Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill is currently before Parliament and subject to a consultation process which closes on 20 June 18. The Bill has been drafted so that there can be a system of permits for UK.

The government has recently announced a suite of changes to encourage the uptake and use of electrically propelled vehicles. Changes are being introduced to exempt vehicles with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 4.25 tonnes from goods vehicle.

Christabel was invited to contribute to the 2018 Law and Justice Edition of the Parliamentary Review, which aims to share best practice amongst policy makers and business leaders. The publication includes forwards by the Prime Minister and Law Society.

Earlier this month, the President of the Supreme Court, Lord Neuberger, called for greater clarity over the legal position of decisions of the European Court of Justice, following Brexit. European Court decisions are at the heart of our transport law.   For.

Holders of goods vehicle operator’s licences operate in a highly regulated commercial environment.  Their businesses come into contact not only with the DVSA and Office of the Traffic Commissioner but also with many other government departments and agencies.  There is.

Over the past years a significant proportion of my legal updates have included commentary on EU legislation or case law that has affected the haulage industry.  We are now in unchartered territory and extricating ourselves from the EU is going.

It is now four years since the implementation of EU Regulation 1071/2009.  One of the major changes that came about following the implementation was the establishment of a national register.   Operators may remember having to provide details to the Traffic.

The DVSA has published a revised version of its guide “Load securing: vehicle operator guidance”. Over 2000 prohibition notices are issued each year to vehicles with insecure loads. The cost to the industry includes not only the costs of fixed.