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In quick succession, the Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands, Nick Denton, has taken regulatory action against two builders’ merchant companies.
An operator brought to public inquiry sought to blame his drivers for all of his failings.
The incident was one of 240 offences – averaging 24 per day – recorded during Operation Peninsula, a multi-agency fortnight of action on the M5 and M4.
National Highways’ road safety “Driving for Better Business” campaign has won the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.
A recent case saw an operator almost lose their licence due to a lack of awareness and bad recruitment decisions.
National Highways is going the extra mile to help delivery firms this Black Friday and Cyber Monday by lifting and completing 394 miles of roadworks.
A new draft statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, is being laid in Parliament.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The number of bridge strike incidents in the UK remains alarmingly high. Some advice for drivers and operators to help lower this number.
Following a public inquiry, Leo.Al.Auto Ltd faces having its licence revoked and their transport manager was disqualified for two years.
Prosecution regulations tightened on the use of hand-held mobile phones at the wheel.
Consultation proposing creation of a Road Collision Investigation Branch (RCIB) to thematically investigate road accidents released.
A recent public inquiry that showed the dangers of ignoring the regulator.
Draft legislation concerning minimum engine size requirements for the A2 motorcycle test and licence upgrade entitlements.
Recent tribunal showing the perils of lending an operator licence to someone else.
Loan fraud amongst reasons why operator licence revoked.
National Highways secures a further interim injunction to deter demonstrations on the A20 and main roads linked to the Port of Dover.
Interim injunction won by National Highways to deter demonstrations on the M25.
A draft affirmative statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, is being laid in Parliament.
A fortnight of action is taking place in the South West to tackle dangerous drivers
Up to 50,000 more HGV driving tests will be made available each year thanks to government action to streamline the testing process.
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