EU Ruling on Weekly Rest in Vehicle Cabs
8th February 2018

EU Ruling on Weekly Rest in Vehicle Cabs

The European Court of Justice has ruled that HGV drivers may not take full 45 hour weekly rest periods in the cabs of their vehicles, and that national governments are entitled to penalise drivers who contravene that prohibition.

by Emma Pelly
BREXIT – How will Article 50 affect the Transport Sector?
10th September 2017

BREXIT – How will Article 50 affect the Transport Sector?

The UK government has yet to decide exactly when the UK will part company with the EU and the basis upon which they do so (and whether or not a ‘so-called deal’ is actually done) is still a long way down the road.

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Double Penalties for Motorists Caught Using Mobile Phones
9th September 2017

Double Penalties for Motorists Caught Using Mobile Phones

Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling has warned that under measures which came into force on 1st March 2017, motorists will face losing their licence if they are caught using their phone whilst driving.

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