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Longer Lorries now Allowed on UK Roads
Legislation passed by the UK Government which came into force on 31st May 2023 sees the introduction to Great Britain's roads of longer semi-trailer (LST) combinations of up to 18.55 metres, a full 2.05 metres longer than previously allowed. Continue reading→
PSVAR Review – Call for Evidence
Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Richard Holden has urged members of the coach and bus industry to respond to the government's call for evidence (CfE) in a key review on the Public Services Vehicles Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR) which were introduced in 2000. Continue reading→
DVSA Clarification of Use of HIAB Loader Lorries Maximum Length and Weight
The DVSA has recently highlighted some confusion about the use of "HIAB" loader lorries regarding the length and maximum weight of these vehicles. Continue reading→
Would the Emergency Doors on your Coach or Bus Work in the Event of an Emergency?
For the vast majority of bus and coach journeys the emergency doors are not used, but of course should there be an accident and passengers need to be evacuated from the vehicle quickly, ensuring that the emergency doors work could prove to be literally lifesaving for the passengers on the coach. Continue reading→
Seat Belt Buckle Guards – How Safe Are They?
On 9th February 2023 the DVSA issued a "Daily Digest Bulletin" on the subject of seat belt buckle guards. A buckle guard is a component that is added to the standard seat belt equipment of a vehicle, in order to prevent the seat belt being released whilst the vehicle is in motion. Continue reading→
What to do if Industrial Action has Delayed your Replacement Driver Tachograph Card – Department of Transport Advice to Stakeholders
Following the recent flurry of strikes in the UK held by Royal Mail workers, the Department for Transport (DfT) has issued updated guidance on what to do should your replacement Driver Card not arrive within the stated timescales. Continue reading→
Department for Transport – Review of Heavy Vehicle Testing Update
The Department for Transport issued a report on the state of Heavy Vehicle Testing in the UK, following disruption by the Covid-19 lockdown measures. Continue reading→
Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Statutory Document Amendments – September 2022
The Senior Traffic Commissioner's Statutory Documents are crucial guidance documents that set out the relevant rules and obligations applicable to the holders of PSV and HGV operator's licences. Continue reading→
Government Consultation on Entitlement to Drive Vehicles up to 7.5 Tonnes
During the recent Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns by the UK Government, a number of emergency measures were put in place in order to address certain issues such as the shortage of HGV drivers. Continue reading→
Frequently Asked Question: I run a PSV under a Section 19 Permit – does it need to be PSVAR Compliant and do my Drivers need Driver CPC?
There is a specific exemption within the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR) which applies to vehicles used in accordance with Section 19 of the Transport Act 1985; in other words, those operated under a Section 19 permit: so PSVAR does not apply in these cases. Continue reading→
DVSA Issue Revised Guidance on the Categorisation of Defects on Vehicles
This revision gives a total of 29 revisions to the various checks that DVSA officers would be expected to carry out during any roadside checks they undertake. Continue reading→
DVLA – Accelerating Medical Fitness Applications
It is to be hoped that professional drivers will no longer have to endure weeks of waiting for their driving licences to be processed, as the Government has implemented changes to the Road Traffic Act 1988 (RTA) to allow a wider range of health care professionals to approve medical examinations. Continue reading→
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