The Transport Law Blog
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Operator-licence update: new UK Regulation, Guidance & Directions update and financial standing, by TIm Ridyard, Partner, Woodfines Solicitors
Arising out of the revised operator licensing regime (in force 4th December 2011 Road Transport Operator Regulations 2011 have just been published which will facilitate certain relaxations of some … more
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Operator licensing - new forms for application/ variations, by Tim Ridyard, Woodfines Solicitors LLP
Further to the blog with regard to the letter being sent to all operators it should be noted that all application forms for grants or variations of any kind have now been very substantially re-drafted … more
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'Important changes to Operator Licensing', by Tim Ridyard, Solicitor, Woodfines
A more detailed note will follow but operators will already have received or be receiving a letter from the Central Licensing Office in Leeds requiring completion of a Transport Manager Questionaire … more
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Response to consultation on EC Regulation 1071/2009 published by DfT today, by Tim Ridyard, Solicitor, Woodfines
As you will be aware there are o-licence changes afoot with effect from December 2011 affecting all Standard National licence holders in relation to repute, financial standing, transport managers ( … more
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Driver recruitment & drivers' hours knowledge: testing, testing by Tim Ridyard, Solicitor, Woodfines LLP
Driver Testing on Recruitment
Over the last few months we have encountered a number of cases leading to Police and VOSA prosecutions involving shortcomings in drivers' knowledge of the tachograph … more
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Continuous Insurance Enforcement in Force from Today
New laws have today been introduced that are designed to crack down on uninsured driving.
Continuous Insurance Enforcement affects all motorists, not just car drivers, meaning that haulage operators … more
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New Regulation EC 1071/2009 - Access to the Occupation of Road Transport Operator, by Tim Ridyard, Solicitor, Woodfines LLP
New O-Licence Regulation: in force 4 December 2011
The rules on operator licensing for goods vehicles and passenger vehicles will change on 4 December 2011 when EC Regulation 1071/2009 comes into … more
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Drug Driving - a growing concern?
Research has recently been released showing that drug driving is fast becoming as great a problem as driving under the influence of alcohol.
In Canada, it has been found that drugs played a part in … more
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Breaking news: consultation on the new O-licence regulation just published, by Tim Ridyard, Solicitor, Woodfines LLP
The awaited consultation document concerning the Access to the of Occupation of Road Transport Operator has been published today. The Regulation takes effect on 4 December 2011 and is important as it … more
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Proposed changes to H&S Accident Reporting
Does the latest consultation from the HSE indicate a move towards common sense in health and safety or simply an HSE cost cutting exercise?
The HSE has recently published a consultation document in … more
