New EU rules from 21 May mean that operators or users of vans and other light goods vehicles over 2.5t - 3.5t that transport goods for hire & reward from the UK into, or through the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, need an International Operators’ Licence.

Need information on vehicle maintenance? Read the Guide to maintaining roadworthiness, found here - gov.uk/government/pub…

Here is a guide for PSV walkaround checks: youtube.com/watch?v=cQ367E… #RoadSafety

From 21 May 2022, new EU rules mean that if you are intending to use a Light Goods Vehicle weighing more than 2.5 tonnes to transport goods for hire or reward into or through the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, you will need an International Operators’ Licence.

"Transport as an enabler". Rachel Skinner of WSP speaking at the #stbconference and setting the scene around decarbonisation. Good to be at the conferece at Vox Birmingham with Maria Gallucci @woodfines . Looking forward to hearing the presentations today.

Since 21 May 2022, new EU rules mean that if you use a Light Goods Vehicle weighing more than 2.5 tonnes to transport goods for hire or reward into or through the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, you will need an International Operators’ Licence.

The Traffic Commissioners’ annual report to the Secretary of State is available to view and download. The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have today (19 July 2022) released their Annual Report for 2021 to 2022.

This is a huge slap in the face for magistrates as the government reverses the increase in sentencing powers introduced less than one year ago. crimeline.co.uk/the-sentencing…

The Operator Licensing system is trust-based with the responsibility for compliance placed on the operator. Traffic commissioners normally see failings at public inquiry when things have gone wrong.

🚴‍♂️🏇🚶‍♀️Other Road Users - a legal update for fleet managers and driver managers from @woodfines: drivingforbetterbusiness.com/articles/other… #saferroads #drivertraining #fleetmanagement RoSPA Road Safety Brake, the road safety charity RHA CIRAS Hadstrong Mike Hayward Woodfines Transport Solicitors @Law4Transport

When did you pass your driving test? And, when did you last look at the Highway Code? If the answers to either are “a long time ago” then this is the article for you. drivingforbetterbusiness.com/articles/other… Mike Hayward @Law4Transport @woodfines #drivingforwork #fleetmanagement

⚠ REMINDER FOR FLEET MANAGERS AND DRIVER MANAGERS: drivingforbetterbusiness.com #fleetmanagement #drivingforwork #leadership RoSPA Road Safety TyreSafe Solutions from HSE Fleet News Zurich Insurance Mike Hayward @Law4Transport National Highways

This week 👉vehicle roadworthiness. A legal update for fleet managers and driver managers. Please share drivingforbetterbusiness.com/articles/vehic… Mike Hayward @Law4Transport TyreSafe @woodfines Hadstrong FORS Logistics UK

MOT certificate - confirms a vehicle has met the minimum standard of #roadworthiness at the time of testing - not for the next 12 months. How often do you check your vehicles? drivingforbetterbusiness.com/articles/vehic… Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency DVSA Enforcement National Highways #fleetmanagement #drivingforwork

Weather Conditions – your fleet, your legal responsibilities: drivingforbetterbusiness.com/articles/weath… SaferEssexRoads @SussexSRP Transport for West Midlands Mike Hayward @Law4Transport #fleetmanagement #drivingforwork

A trial of new camera tech, which detects whether motorists are not wearing seatbelts or using mobile phones, is now being further extended, with police across the country participating. Find out further plans below: ▶️ nationalhighways.co.uk/article/more-p…

DVSA figures on roadside checks show that the top three defects found should have been detected by the driver! All drivers must conduct a full walk round check of their vehicle at least once a day when they first use it. youtube.com/watch?v=rRdP5F…

Do you manage drivers? Do you manage #commercialvehicles? What are your legal responsibilites as an employer? drivingforbetterbusiness.com/fleet-safety-f… Mike Hayward @Law4Transport @woodfines #fleetoperators #roadtransport #roadworthiness

YOUR LEGAL UPDATE: Weather Conditions: Your fleet - your legal responsibilities. Thanks to Mike Hayward @Law4Transport for this update: drivingforbetterbusiness.com/articles/weath… #fleetmanagement #saferroads #safetyatwork #drivingforwork Hadstrong @woodfines ARRM RoSPA Road Safety

Distraction - it's this month's focus. In many cases the initial cause of a crash is driver distraction, often by mobile phone - hands-free & handheld. These crashes can so easily result in severe injury or fatality. How do you manage distracted driving? drivingforbetterbusiness.com/fleet-safety-f…