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How road transport companies and their drivers must secure their vehicles to stop people using them to enter the UK illegally, and to avoid being fined.
Details of how to oppose heavy goods vehicle licence applications or the use of an operating centre.
Lorries used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some vehicles and trailers must also carry a minimum weight.
This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.
Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 564 describes how marine casualties and marine incidents should be reported to MAIB. This notice replaces MGN 458.
Changes to how to record training from April 2024, avoiding battery drain issues on some vehicles and what to do with low diesel smoke plate values.
Information on trailer registration numbers and number plates.
A programme for the safe deployment of automated vehicles and implementing the Automated Vehicles Act 2024.
Advice on having passengers in your campervan, including seat belt rules and where to sit.
Examples of where blind spot information system (BSIS) devices can be retrofitted on different types of HGV to meet MOT requirements.
This MIN outlines further guidance on the alternative certificate structure for engineers working on small vessels.
Safety code for harbour authorities with statutory powers and duties in the UK.
Directional traffic signs.
Check if a vehicle is listed as self-driving for use in Great Britain.
These Terms and Conditions, the Privacy Policy and the Local Residents’ Discount Scheme Special Terms form the Agreement between you and us.
Find out if your heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or trailer needs a ministry plate and plating certificate, how to get them and what to do if you lose or damage them.
How trailers are inspected when they're being approved under the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme to make sure they're safe to be used.
Addresses and phone numbers for the HM Coastguard centres. Do not use these details in an emergency, instead call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Find out which licences and permits you need to operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight above 3.5 tonnes on international journeys from the UK.
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
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