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Tax and reporting rules for employers allowing private use of heavy goods vehicles by employees
Safety advice for vehicles carrying overhanging loads.
Lorries used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some vehicles and trailers must also carry a minimum weight.
Explanations of the different terms you might see on your driving licence
What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
Use the ESDAL system to plot your route when transporting abnormal loads
A guide to farming risks, potential problems with public safety and how to avoid accidents
Find out what VAT should be charged on supplies of fuel and power if you're a supplier or a user.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
Qualify as an HGV or bus driver, requalify if you used to drive an HGV or bus, get a provisional licence, take the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests.
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Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
The rules, paperwork and training you need to transport dangerous goods
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
UK and international codes and standards for vessel stability and loadlines, safety advice and regulations for boatmasters, designers or shipbuilders dealing with vessel stability.
Buses and coaches used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some must also carry a minimum weight.
Find out about relief from Excise Duty for users of fuel used to generate electricity ('Electricity Relief').
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