The following is taken from an email circular released by the DVSA:
HGV drivers travelling to or via France must continue to have proof of an authorised negative COVID test, conducted within 72 hours of travelling across the border.
Government urges drivers to get an authorised test at an independent site, or one of 34 information and advice sites before travelling to ports.
Those using Kent ports are now also legally required to have a Kent Access Permit.
HGVs leaving England…
The following is taken from an email circular released by HMRC:
Whether you are heading to Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland from ports in Great Britain, there are new processes you must follow.
Before travelling to the Republic of Ireland
If you’re an HGV driver using a Ro-Ro ferry service to the Republic of Ireland (accompanied or unaccompanied) you need to submit a Pre-Boarding Notification (PBN) to Irish Customs before you leave Great Britain.
You are responsible for ensuring you have the…
Earlier this morning (Monday, 21st December 2020), HMRC released an email circular containing a wealth of information, guides and news links covering the wave of changes that will come into effect as of the start of 2021.
This email can be read in it's entirety online here.