With the UK having left the EU, and with the transitional period swiftly running out; the Government has released guidance for what Goods Vehicle Operators will need to carry out International Road Haulage as of 1st January 2021. For full…
Since 28th July 2020, the Department for Transport (hereby called Dft), has been holding consultation on proposed amendments to the Highway Code. The proposed goal of which is to “introduce a hierarchy of road users, clarify pedestrian and cyclist priority,…
As Brussels continues to refusal to grant UK drivers the access the industry will need to continue operating within Europe, the RHA has recently spoken out on the matter. With Europe continuing to push for the removal of cabotage, it…
The following it taken from an email circular sent out by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner. PI attendees must follow the 14-day quarantine rule when arriving back in the UK from a country that is not on the exemption…
This annual report tackles issues and provides information on major aspects of the Traffic Commissioners’ judicial, regulatory & administrative roles. This year’s report obviously centres around Covid-19, Brexit and our departure from the EU including what this will mean for…
Under the Earned Recognition, operators in the green band for the OCRS roadworthiness with 50 or more roadworthiness events and a calculated roadworthiness base score of 1.3 or lower on 27 July 2020; will get a year’s MOT exemption. For…
The office of the Traffic Commissioners have announced an end to the current maintenance inspection relaxations, which will take effect as of 1st September 2020. The full details can be found here. The update also includes the following issues: An…
As the country slowly lifts the restrictions brought about by Covid-19, Mandatory MOT tests are to resume as of the 1st August 2020. To clarify, any driver with an MOT due before 1st Agust 2020 will still receive a 6-month exemption to…
Following on from a consultation that was carried out from 23rd June 2019 to 1st September 2019, tyres 10 years or older will now be banned under the new rules; which will make it illegal in England, Wales and Scotland…
With plans for a new Lorry Park, stretching over 27-acres to be situated in Ashford; the plan is to have the site act as a pit-stop between Brexit Customs Clearance Facilities and other services located near Dover. However many members…