General Advice
Regulation (EU) No 581/2010 on the maximum periods for the downloading of relevant data from vehicle units and from driver cardsRegulation (EC) No 561/2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport requires regular downloads of data recorded by the vehicle unit and on the driver card, to make possible an effective control of the driver’s and the undertaking’s compliance with the provisions on driving times and rest periods. |
Sideguards - Amplification Notes for Procedures and StandardsDfT have issued further guidance that examiners must take into consideration before applying reasons for failure as prescribed in the Inspection Manual. |
HGV and PSV Manuals on the WebOn 1 April 2010 the HGV and PSV inspection manuals were made available to everyone including members of the public on the VOSA website. |
Digital tachograph driver and company cards renewal remindersCompanies and drivers are reminded that the first digital driver and company cards (issued July 2005) will need to be renewed effectively from July this year. |
VOSA StopsWhat to look for at VOSA roadside stops. The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) were given the power to stop motorists for roadside checks from 2004 and began using marked cars for this activity. |
Changes to VED rates April 2010Changes to VED rates April 2010 |
Proposed changes to current OCRS Risk BandingThe Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) was introduced by VOSA in 2006 as a mechanism to calculate the likelihood of an operator being non compliant. |
Sources of Funding for TrainingThe funding information given on this page has been researched and supplied by the RHA Careers & Training Committee. |
Driver alert on the wearing of seat beltsSince March 2005 there have been changes to the regulations regarding the compulsory wearing of seat belts while delivering. |
Digital v Analogue TachographThis has particular relevance when driving time as recorded by analogue equipment is compared with that recorded by digitally-equipped vehicles. |
RHA National Training LGV TrainingThere's never been a better time to become a truck driver within the UK. Demand is high for professional LGV drivers and the overall package of benefits offered to employees within the haulage and distribution sector is improving all the time. |
Avoiding PCN'sThe most effective way to minimise your PCN-related costs is by reducing the number of charges your vehicles receive. |
A14 upgrade decision in sightTransport secretary Ruth Kelly has told MPs that safety should be a key consideration in deciding whether road schemes should go ahead and she intends to make an announcement shortly on priorities. |
RHA Drivers' Hours briefing paperOn Tuesday 11th April 2006 the Official Journal of the European Journal was published, containing the new regulations for road transport. |
