The tax disc is going from 1 October 2014
Source: GOV.UK From 1 October 2014, the paper tax disc will no longer need to be displayed on a vehicle. If you have a tax disc with any months left to run after this date, then it can be removed…
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Rail regulations development project (UKAS)
Source: UKAS The Department for Transport, (Rail Technical and International Safety) has requested UKAS to develop the accreditation regime for conformity assessment bodies for two commission regulations, under the Railway Safety Directive. The two regulations are: EU 445/2011 – relating…
The roadworthiness package
Source: Moving On Blog The European Union’s roadworthiness package was agreed and published as 3 separate directives in the Official Journal of the European Union: 2014/45/EU Periodic Technical Inspection (our MOT or annual test). 2014/46/EU Registration Documents for Vehicles 2014/47/EU Technical…
Updated sporting event transport guidance online
Source: Moving on Blog The updated voluntary Code of Practice for sporting events in England or Wales is available on the Traffic Commissioners’ web pages on GOV.UK. If you carry passengers to these events, you’ll need to review the guidelines because…
Progress with HGV Road User Levy
Source: Moving On Blog Since 1 April 2014, HGVs weighing 12 tonnes or more have had to pay a HGV Levy to use UK roads. Last year, we checked over 33,000 non-GB vehicles outside of a port boundary. This year,…
IVA expands to include multi-stage-build trucks and special types vehicles and trailers
Source: Moving on Blog. You will need Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) for trucks built in multiple stages or special types vehicles and trailers from 29 October 2014. This affects anyone who manufactures, builds and supplies these vehicles in low volumes. The Vehicle…
Updates to trucks, trailers, buses and coaches test certificates
Source: MovingOn Blog You may have seen a new version of test certificates now in use for trucks, trailers, buses and coaches – the VTG5, VTG5A and VTP20. These test certificates have been updated to comply with EC Roadworthiness Directive…
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Launch
Roads Minister Stephen Hammond has launched the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) today (Wednesday 2 April 2014). DVSA replaces the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA). It will be responsible for setting, testing…
HGV Road User Levy less than 100 days away.
Source: Moving On The HGV Road User Levy will be introduced from 1 April 2014. Here we take a quick look at what this means for trucks on GB roads.
Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system Update
Originally designed as an enforcement tool, OCRS is now described as ‘VOSA’s voice in the boardroom’ and is increasingly used by operators to monitor your own performance, often at board level. Read about improvements: