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The Office of the Traffic Commissioner to stop accepting Paper Applications

In an email circular released today, the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain & The Department for Infrastructure have stated that as of 1st August 2022, they will no longer process Operator License Applications/Major Variations submitted via paper. Stating that the current, most widely used paper application form is outdated and no longer compatible with their systems; stating that this has lead to a large number of delays in previous application processes. Moving forward, ALL applications will now be handled and processed…

Compliance, Legal Advice June 22, 2022 96Views 0Like 0Comment

Do you operate Light Good Vehicles in Europe? Make sure you have an International Operator License by 21st May 22

From 21 May 2022, you’ll need a standard international goods vehicle operator licence to transport goods for hire or reward in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. This will apply to you if you’re based in England, Scotland or Wales and use: vans or other light goods vehicles (sometimes called ‘light commercial vehicles’) vans towing trailers cars towing trailers The new rules will apply to you if you use: vans with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) over 2,500kg (2.5 tonnes) and…

Industry News, Legal Advice, News & Updates May 5, 2022 269Views 0Like 0Comment

The Office of the Traffic Commissioner asks “Are your contact details correct?”

The following is taken from an email circular released by the Office of the Traffic |Commissioner. If you hold an operator’s licence it is important that your email address, telephone number and postal address held by us is correct. If your contact details are not correct you may not receive important correspondence from the traffic commissioner that may affect your operator’s licence. You can read the email in full at this [link].

Industry News, News & Updates April 25, 2022 268Views 0Like 0Comment

Recording Border Crossing on Tachograph Units

Stoneridge have recently posted a reminder concerning standing regulations concerning the proper recording of Border Crossing. Specifically: "Under current legislation, from 2nd February 2022 the driver shall enter the symbol of the country into which he enters after crossing the border of a Member State at the beginning of his first stop in that Member State. The first stop shall be made at or after the stopping point as close as possible to the border. When crossing the border of a…

Industry News, Legal Advice, Legal Issues March 2, 2022 247Views 0Like 0Comment

Manual Records & Other Work; Are You Reporting Your Hours Properly?

The following is taken from a letter circular we at TMC Assist will shortly be sending out to our clients, concerning a growing enforcement trend within both the DVSA and Uk Tarrfic Police: We at TMC Assist have become aware of a growing and shifting trend within both DVSA and Police enforcement regarding manual records and periods of ‘Other Work’, which we feel you should be made aware of. At a number of recent public inquiries to which TMC Assist have been…

Industry News, Legal Advice, News & Updates February 21, 2022 167Views 0Like 0Comment

EU postings declarations portal now online – get ready

The following is taken from an email circular released by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner: The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain would like to draw your attention to the information shared by the Department for Transport and the DVSA yesterday. The EU postings declarations portal (previously referred to as EU posting of drivers portal) is now available to use. From 2 February, new EU rules mean if you operate loaded goods journeys in and between European Member States (cabotage or cross-trade), you…

Compliance, Industry News January 28, 2022 408Views 0Like 0Comment

Office of the Traffic Commissioner: Changes to VOL

The following is taken from an email circular released by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner: Are you registered on VOL? When did you last read the Terms & Conditions on the usage of VOL? If you represent an operator and use the on-line service, then please review the changes made to the terms and conditions for online access. The main changes are for representatives: Representatives If you are applying on behalf of an operator or applicant you must ensure that this is clear. You…

Compliance, News & Updates January 19, 2022 158Views 0Like 0Comment

Correction Notice – Covid-19 Advice

The following is taken from an email circular released by the Office of the Traffic Commissioners: On 21 December 2021 the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain updated their guidance to operators on Coronavirus (COVID-19). Unfortunately the PDF version of the advice was an incorrect version. This has now been rectified and you may wish to view the correct advice at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advice-heavy-goods-and-public-service-vehicle-operators-covid-19 The HTML version was correctly updated. We apologise for this error and any inconvenience caused.

Compliance, News & Updates December 22, 2021 402Views 0Like 0Comment

Office of the Traffic Commissioner update their advice to Transport Industry

The following is taken from an email circular released by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner: The main changes involve the registration of local bus services and the reinstatement of advice related to maintenance intervals, as follows: Local bus services operating under a temporary variation can continue doing so until 31 August 2022 (previously 31 March 2022), after which they should revert to their pre-March 2020 position Extension of the process for making temporary service variations using the shortened process…

Industry News, News & Updates December 21, 2021 377Views 0Like 0Comment

The Office of the Traffic Commissioner Asks – Is your Satnav fit for purpose?

In the period of 2020/2021, there were 1624 incidents involving the Network Infrastructure alone. Many of these incidents involve commercial vehicles using inappropriate routes for their vehicle height or weight limit. Each of these incidents creates congestion and risks the safety of other road users; as well as significant financial implications for both local services and councils. Following a bridge impact in St. Helens, a public inquiry was held and concluded that among many other issues; such as expired license, failure…

Compliance, Industry News November 23, 2021 359Views 0Like 0Comment