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Guides about keeping commercial vehicles safe to drive, including heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), vans, buses, coaches and other public service vehicles.
Information and rules about vehicle maintenance, safety and security.
Being stopped by the police or DVSA - fixed penalties, roadside prohibitions, driving without an operator's licence, immobilisation and impounding.
As a commercial driver, you might be asked to stop by the police or a…
You’re responsible for maintaining the roadworthiness of your vehicle.…
A prohibition can prevent you from driving until you get a problem with…
You need a valid operator’s licence if you drive the following for any…
If you get a fine from a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)…
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) officers and police officers…
The areas that are looked at during maintenance investigations to check that vehicle operators have suitable systems, facilities and arrangements.
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
How to keep heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) safe to drive, including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a bus, coach or other public service vehicle (PSV) walkaround check.
Find out about the help you can get to run your business safely and efficiently if you've been a vehicle operator for less than 6 months.
You must make sure your car, motorcycle or other vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’) all year round.
How the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition scheme works, how to apply, and what happens when you've joined.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
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