Compliance

EC regulation No 561/2006, published in April 2006, replaced the regulation (3820/85) on EU drivers’ hours and made the fitment of digital tachographs mandatory in all new vehicles that require a tachograph as of 1 May 2006. There have been no changes, however, to the basic hours rules or to the vehicles exempted from using a tachograph. Nor is there any requirement to retrofit digital tachographs to existing vehicles. More information on the background to digital tachographs.

Failure to identify driver s172 Road Traffic Act 1988.The Divisional Court has just dealt with yet another 'failure to identify driver' case of which there have been quite a number over the last year or so in Weightman .v. DPP [2007] Divisional Court 6 March 2007

When operators apply for an operator licence they sign up for what used to be called 'the 7 pomises' but which on the new re-vamped applications forms might be called the 10 Commandments!

When should my drivers do a DAILY DEFECT CHECK on heavy good vehicles ? 

Failing to ensure that driver's make a proper note on the back of tachograph charts for unexpected events arising in the course of a journey, or even 'off road' driving, can prove costly...

Had an unsatisfactory visit from VOSA? Being called to an Inquiry? The main thing to do is act now!

S26 Road Safety Act 2006 to be exact - which says you cannot use a hand-held mobile whilst driving and nor may you supervise someone driving whilst using a mobile.

As a holder of a Goods Vehicle Licence does my business have to continually demonstrate that it has sufficient funds to comply with the “financial standing” requirement on the licence?

AG Reference (146/2006) judgment 14/2/07

When applying for an Operator Licence a business must satisfy the requirement of financial standing by showing “immediate access” to the following funds:Restricted licence