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Assistance from the Senior Traffic Commissioner on Periods of Grace.

• Updated: 13 February 2024

Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has appointed an acting traffic commissioner for England and Wales.

• Updated: 4 August 2022

The TCs’ annual report to the Secretary of State is available to view and download.

• Updated: 10 August 2021

The TCs’ annual report to the Secretary of State is available to view and download.

• Updated: 28 July 2020

Physical attendance at public inquiries and other hearings are due to resume from Monday 6 July, with social distancing measures in place.

• Updated: 17 June 2020

Transport regulators give strong guidance on how to maintain services following Government advice.

• Updated: 23 March 2020

Document recognises the challenges that the Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicle industries will face in the coming months and seeks to support it through flexible working practices and a proportionate approach.

• Updated: 17 March 2020

Reviewed criteria applies to existing haulage, bus and coach operators and new applicants.

• Updated: 24 December 2019

Flights and access for hauliers and passenger transport between the UK and EU will continue whatever the Brexit outcome.

• Updated: 19 March 2019

Lorry, van, bus and coach drivers can pay roadside fines from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) using a secure online service from 29 January 2019.

• Updated: 5 February 2019

Vehicle operators found using tyres more than 10 years old will face a follow-up investigation and potential regulatory action.

• Updated: 23 November 2018

Statutory Documents amended to reflect legal changes and incorporate recent appeal decisions.

• Updated: 16 July 2018

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition scheme was officially launched today (Tuesday 24 April 2018).

• Updated: 24 April 2018

Thirty businesses and public sector organisations are now benefiting from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition pilot.

• Updated: 31 January 2018

Industry regulators say collective effort is needed to address significant road safety risks.

• Updated: 7 November 2017

Revised statutory documents introduced from 1 January 2017.

• Updated: 22 December 2016

The Office of the Traffic Commissioner and Central Licensing Office will be closed at times during Christmas 2016 and New Year 2017.

• Updated: 20 December 2016

Christmas opening times for the Office of the Traffic Commissioner and Central Licensing Office.

• Updated: 14 December 2015

Industry regulator seeks views on revised guidance and directions.

• Updated: 13 July 2015

Statutory document confirms standards for operating punctual and reliable services in England (outside London) and Wales.

• Updated: 26 March 2015