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Advice and Information
Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of driver’s hours and working time rules
24th January 2013
Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of driver’s hours and working time rules: Distribution of kerosene and gas oil
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Becoming an LGV driver essential guide
3rd January 2013
Becoming an LGV driver essential guide
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London Triathlon Road Closures - 22nd & 23rd Sept
20th September 2012
London Triathlon Road Closures - 22nd & 23rd Sept
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Update on closure of the M4 - 12 July 2012
12th July 2012
Update on closure on M4
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Service Interruptions at DVLA during May and June
15th May 2012
Service Interruptions at DVLA during May and June
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Reminders and updates on the competition for low-carbon Truck Trial funding from the Technology Strategy Board:
22nd March 2012
Reminders and updates on the competition for low-carbon Truck Trial funding from the Technology Strategy Board.
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Reforming the Health and Safety System in Britain
23rd March 2011
The Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Minister for Employment - with responsibility for health and safety - has announced a range of health and safety initiatives...
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Welcome break HGV parking tariffs
17th February 2011
Welcome break HGV parking tariffs
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DVLA Contact Centre Opening Hours Change
23rd December 2010
The DVLA has advised that their Contact Centre opening hours will be changing from 10 January 2011.
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Jack-knifing: ‘Load safely, drive safely’ says RHA
29th November 2010
Severe weather has caused a number of trucks to jack-knife. The Road Haulage Association today reminds industry of the need for extra vigilance in the loading...
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DVLA Section 99 Revocations
24th November 2010
Changes to DVLA procedures when dealing with drivers who have failed to surrender their licences to the court or DVLA to have penalty points endorsed on...
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HSE - Safety Notice 'False' engagement of tipping hooks on 'builders' skips
24th November 2010
Skip containers are used widely across the waste and recycling industry.
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Regulation (EU) No 581/2010 on the maximum periods for the downloading of relevant data from vehicle units and from driver cards
16th July 2010
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport requires regular downloads of data recorded by...
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Sideguards - Amplification Notes for Procedures and Standards
11th June 2010
DfT have issued further guidance that examiners must take into consideration before applying reasons for failure as prescribed in the Inspection Manual.
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HGV and PSV Manuals on the Web
11th June 2010
On 1 April 2010 the HGV and PSV inspection manuals were made available to everyone including members of the public on the VOSA website.
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Digital tachograph driver and company cards renewal reminders
27th May 2010
Companies and drivers are reminded that the first digital driver and company cards (issued July 2005) will need to be renewed effectively from July this...
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What to look for at VOSA roadside stops
12th May 2010
What 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...
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Changes to VED rates April 2010
12th May 2010
Changes to VED rates April 2010
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Proposed changes to current OCRS Risk Banding
12th May 2010
The Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) was introduced by VOSA in 2006 as a mechanism to calculate the likelihood of an operator being non compliant.
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