With the official start of summer just around the corner, this is a season when millions of people head abroad for a well-earned break to enjoy the scenic countryside, cities and beaches that mainland Europe has to offer. Taking their own car on a trip across the water, often gives motorists the added convenience and freedom of being able to set off … [Read more...]
Weighty problem for electric vans & drivers
Operational restrictions and uncertainties are creating issues for fleets adopting new 4.25 tonne electric vans, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. A special concession was created by the Department of Transport for electric light commercial vehicles in 2019. Normally, the holder of a standard B licence would only be able to drive a van up to 3.5 … [Read more...]
Transport sector is suffering effects of ‘long covid’ bureucracy
The government is under further pressure to alleviate Britain's lorry driver shortage. Groups have told Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng there's an impact on supply chains and want a review of plans not to grant temporary work visas to drivers from the EU, and better training as pressure builds towards the Christmas period. Ministers have … [Read more...]
2,000 banned a week so far in 2021, Moneyshake told
Britain’s dangerous and bad drivers have been exposed. The DVLA has confirmed to Moneyshake mobility services that 502,888 drivers have been disqualified from driving in the last four years, 86,000 drivers lose their licence per year excluding ‘totting up bans’, in 2021 alone, nearly 2,000 drivers have been banned every week so far, 3,767 drink drivers … [Read more...]
Driving in Europe post-Brexit
Britain's departure from the EU has prompted a flurry of information and advice from the Department for Transport, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and the DVLA on rule changes affecting Britons driving in Europe from this month, writes Dave Moss. Here we round up some important changes affecting British drivers and vehicles intending to use … [Read more...]
65,000 learners have penalty points before test
More than 65,000 learners have points on their licence even before passing their test. A staggering 10,639 learner drivers have 7-9 points on their provisional licence, while 1,803 have 10 or more. This means a total of 12,442 learners could have their licence cancelled immediately after passing the test, as provisional points are carried over to the full … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 July
Safety organisations and police fear a rapid rise in riders' injuries and deaths after seeing up to 50,000 motorbikes a weekend on Welsh roads after lockdown ended. It is thought to be a reaction against cuts to public transport and the rising costs of using cars, trains or buses. Police have towed away cars illegally parked in Snowdonia while owners went … [Read more...]
DfT faces £180M BREXIT bill over 4 years
The Department for Transport is planning to spend £180M on BREXIT planning over the next four years. It is making a determined effort to ensure the UK transport system is fully prepared for EU Exit, however the challenge ahead is complex and there is a considerable amount to achieve to ensure the best outcome for UK passengers and road users beyond March … [Read more...]
Taxi protest planned for Cardiff today
GMB members will launch a national day of protest in a bid to protect the taxi and private hire industries. The day of action will take place in Cardiff today and across the country, including Brighton, Leeds, London and the M25 area, York, Manchester, Trafford and Rochdale. The demonstrations are in response to the saturation of private hire vehicles … [Read more...]
