Tests for drivers who want to tow a heavy trailer or caravan could be scrapped as policy makers race to lighten the load for examiners and get more HGV drivers out on the road. This proposal is part of a DVSA consultation running from the 21 of July to the 7 of September, which proposes significant changes to existing regulations. Currently, drivers who passed their car test after the 1st of … [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 European roads in coming months, with links to … [Read more...]
Brexit delay: what it means for UK hauliers
The Government and the EU have agreed an extension of the UK’s membership until 31 October 2019 at the latest. This means UK hauliers can continue to operate across the EU as usual until then, but there are some changes now being passed onto the industry. While the Government hopes to leave before then, we will only leave earlier if a deal is agreed, which would allow continued permit-free … [Read more...]