Temporary Relaxation to Driver CPC Periodic Training Requirements
As a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, on 31 March 2020 the Department for Transport announced that temporary changes have been put in place in relation to driver CPC requirements and enforcement. Continue reading→
Covid-19 – OTC Issues Guidance on Remote Compliance Audits
The value of independent compliance systems audits for road transport operators has long been established, and that value has been recognised for many years by Traffic Commissioners. Continue reading→
6th April 2020 – Latest Update to Traffic Commissioner COVID-19 Guidance
Once again, the Senior Traffic Commissioner has updated his guidance to goods and passenger vehicle operators, with the latest update being issued on 6th April 2020. Continue reading→
Update to Traffic Commissioner COVID-19 Guidance – 1st April 2020
On 1st April 2020 the existing guidance to operators issued by the Senior Traffic Commissioner was updated. Continue reading→
COVID-19 response – Traffic Commissioners’ Advice to Operators
On Friday 27th March 2020, the Office of the Traffic Commissioner issued updated guidance aimed at both the goods and passenger carrying vehicle industries in the light of the current Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading→
Employment Law Update – March 2020
The following updates to Employment Law should be noted for both employers and employees alike. Continue reading→
New Traffic Commissioners for Wales and North West England
Gerallt Evans has been appointed Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England, with Victoria Davies appointed as the new Traffic Commissioner for Wales following the retirement of Mr. Nick Jones. Continue reading→
Covid19 Update
Following the Prime Minister's broadcast on 23rd March 2020 we have decided to close the office premises pending further advice from the Government on when it is safe to re-open. Continue reading→
Financial Standing Rates for 2020 Announced
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has announced the financial standing rates which will apply this year for operator's licence holders and applicants. Continue reading→
PSVAR Accessibility for Coaches from 1st January 2020 – when do the rules apply?
This is the date that the final provisions of the Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 2000 ("PSVAR") - which relate specifically to coaches designed to carry more than 22 passengers registered before 2000 - take effect. Continue reading→
Reporting an Accident with a PSV
By law, as a PSV operator you must inform the Secretary of State for Transport (in this case the DVSA) if one of your PSVs has been involved in an accident or been subject to a serious incident. Continue reading→
Driver Walkaround Checks – Are your drivers’ doing them, and if they are, are they doing them properly?
It is one of the key safety aspects of the transport regulatory regime that a responsible person (usually the driver) undertakes a proper check of the vehicle every day that it is being used. Making sure that your drivers undertake this important check before they take over driving the vehicle (even if the vehicle is... Continue reading→