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Conservatives on Essex County Council have proposed to ban HGVs from overtaking on the Essex stretch of the A12 because they say the vehicles in…

As a result of a recent Government consultation on Fixed Penalty Notices, new levels are to be introduced by legislation changes in July 2013.  Below…

The Department for Transport has recently launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Traffic Commissioner’s Statutory Guidance.  It is due to close on the 15th…

The European Commission has announced that it no longer plans to remove all cabotage restrictions in 2014 because concerns were raised over it being complex…

The Offence The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 has recently introduced the offence of “Causing serious injury by dangerous driving.”  The…

VOSA has launched a consultation on proposed changes to some of the fees it charges for a number of its services. This includes changes to fees for: HGV…

The Driver CPC was introduced across Europe for Large Goods Vehicle licence holders from 10 September 2009.  It became applicable both for drivers already holding…

HMRC has recently release a press release on its sharing of information with VOSA and the Traffic Commissioners. The contents of the press release are…

The Department for Transport has announced it is funding additional VOSA activity on light goods vehicles enforcement.  This could lead to an increase in prohibitions…

According to information provided to the recent Transport Select Committee, VOSA has extended its links with other enforcement agencies. In particular, at an operational level…

The government has unveiled their latest campaign highlighting the consequences of a drink-drive conviction: a £50,000 pint of beer! The Institute of Advanced Motorists (“IAM”)…

The legislation to enable the changes required under Directive 2010/48/EU to the MOT test for Classes 4, 5 & 7, comes into force on 20…