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What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
Explanations of the different terms you might see on your driving licence
Draft regulations amending the Road Vehicles (Authorised Weights) Regulations 1998.
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
Maximum weights for different heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) depending on the vehicle type and number of axles.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
Weights and measures - find out the law on trading standards for packaging and selling products
The rules about towing a trailer or caravan with a car changed on 16 December 2021. Find out how the changes affect you.
How catch limits are set and how to get involved in setting them. This includes current catch limits and closed fishing areas.
Guidance about the Road Vehicles (Authorised Weight) and (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2017.
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
Seeking views on a proposal to temporarily increase the weight of fuel tankers.
Work out if you’re old enough or have the right kind of licence to tow a trailer from different kinds of vehicle
Guidance for food businesses on the Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
Driving licence categories - entitlements on your licence and what vehicles you can drive - cars, motorcycles, mopeds, medium and large lorries, minibuses and buses.
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