The 1st March 2018 marked the anniversary of the increase in severity of fixed penalties for using a mobile phone while driving, increasing this from three points and a £100 fine to six points and a £200 fine.
by Emma Pelly
The European Court of Justice has ruled that HGV drivers may not take full 45 hour weekly rest periods in the cabs of their vehicles, and that national governments are entitled to penalise drivers who contravene that prohibition.
by Emma Pelly
Each year the finance that an HGV or PSV operator must have readily available in order to satisfy its legal obligation to be of “appropriate financial standing” is reviewed.
by Emma Pelly
The UK government has yet to decide exactly when the UK will part company with the EU and the basis upon which they do so (and whether or not a ‘so-called deal’ is actually done) is still a long way down the road.
by substance