Virtual Training Providers – Latest update to Traffic Commissioner COVID-19 Guidance
Another update to the Senior Traffic Commissioner's COVID-19 guidance to goods and passenger vehicle operators has been published, with the new version of the document being uploaded on 14th May 2020. Continue reading→
Latest Update to Traffic Commissioner Covid-19 Guidance – 11th May 2020
This new update focusses on two primary areas - first, a change in relation to the position that the DVSA vehicle examiners are adopting when it comes to the issue of roadworthiness prohibitions - and second, the latest in relation to the position the OTC itself is adopting on Public Inquiries. Continue reading→
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→
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→
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→
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→
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→
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→