News & Insight
Traffic Commissioners Publish Annual Report 2018 – 2019
The Annual Traffic Commissioners report for 2018-2019 had recently been published. The report looks at what the Commissioners have achieved as well as setting out their plans for the future. Continue reading→
Awards Success for Emma Pelly
A huge congratulations to our own Office Manager, Emma Pelly on her Institute of Legal Finance & Management (ILFM) Richard Halberberstadt Award for the highest mark achieved in the ILFM Diploma (Legal Professionals & the Accounts Rules). Continue reading→
Coach & Bus UK 2019 – 2nd & 3rd October 2019
Once again it is that time of year; the Coach and Bus industry are about to descend upon the NEC for the Coach & Bus UK 2019 exhibition. It is always a packed exhibition with lots to see, not least our team! Why not stop by our stand (K31) to say hello and have a catch up. Continue reading→
Vehicles as Weapons! Think Security as Well as Safety.
Government Guidance on this issue is worth reading and recommended by Senior Traffic Commissioner, Mr. Richard Turfitt. The key message is to think security as well as safety. Continue reading→
Transport Management and Continuing Professional Development
The completion of a set number of CPD hours every year can be a stipulated requirement. Lawyers, doctors and accountants must all expect to have to keep on learning throughout their careers. Continue reading→
Pellys Transport & Regulatory Law voted Best Transport Law Firm!
We are very pleased to announce that Pellys Transport & Regulatory Law has been voted "Best Transport Law firm 2019" by the readers and judging panel of SME News Magazine. Continue reading→
Fronting – What is this and Why you should Avoid it!
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) recently issued a notice on the subject of Fronting, and the risks involved if one was to get caught up in such a scheme. Continue reading→
Driver CPC – Brexit and Beyond – Here to Stay?
On June 23rd 2016, the voting populous of the United Kingdom was asked a question. The question had two possible answers....and the rest, as they say, is history. Continue reading→
2019 Financial Standing Rates for Transport Operators Announced
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has announced the financial standing rates which will apply next year for operator's licence holders and applicants. Continue reading→
Digital Signature Option on VOL now Available for Transport Managers
With effect from 13th November 2018, the Government has made it possible for Transport Managers to use the Gov.UK "Verify" facility to sign applications "digitally" via the Vehicle Operator Licensing Service. Continue reading→
Promoting Fair Competition on Financial Standing
Operators will know all about the requirement to provide evidence of their financial standing when applying for an O-licence. Continue reading→
Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Guidance Documents Updated
In November 2018 the Senior Traffic Commissioner issued revised guidance for Road Transport Operators in the form of updated versions of his Statutory Documents. Continue reading→
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