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Explanations of the different terms you might see on your driving licence
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle.
Code of practice on safety of loads on vehicles by the Department of Transport.
A guide to the international regulations on the transportation of dangerous goods by air, sea, road, rail or inland waterway.
Guidance for EU exporters, exporters from rest of the world and UK importers, on how to import groupage or mixed load consignments of animal products into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
How to safely decide whether you can continue your journey or take other action.
A card to be shown to police if drivers are pulled over while carrying a recognised dangerous load.
Equipment and methods you can use to secure a load in a goods vehicle and how to use it safely.
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Nicol, Mr DI Jagger MRICS and Mr JE Francis on 11 September 2023.
This note describes the methodology and procedures required to carry out both a traffic count and an axle load survey
Find out what VAT should be charged on supplies of fuel and power if you're a supplier or a user.
How to secure loads on different types of vehicle.
What information the consignment note must contain, who has to complete each part and when it has to be completed.
Lorries used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some vehicles and trailers must also carry a minimum weight.
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