Policy papers and consultations

Call for evidence on possible exemptions to the 2035 phase-out date for the sale of new, non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) weighing 26 tonnes and under.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 12 May 2022

Proposal allowing specialist events haulage companies to transfer their vehicles between a GB operator licence and an operator licence registered in another location.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 6 May 2022

This green paper proposes options for a carbon dioxide (CO2) regulatory framework for all new road vehicles in the UK.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 7 April 2022

Seeks views and evidence regarding proposed operator licencing changes of including hire and reward vehicles, as well as ensuring temporary service workers rights.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 24 January 2022

Invites responses to an independent review, led by Sir Peter Hendy, on how transport can support economic growth and quality of life across the UK.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 26 November 2021

Proposes implementing a temporary legislative extension of road haulage cabotage to alleviate pressures with the supply chain due to lorry driver shortages.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 28 October 2021

How the UK government and devolved administrations propose to work together on commercial transport and operator licensing.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 30 September 2021

Seeks views on a possible trial of higher maximum weight limits for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) carrying intermodal freight.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 24 August 2021

Seeks views about amending the requirements for conformity assessment and marking of transportable pressure equipment being placed on the market in Great Britain.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 12 August 2021

Proposes removing Operation Brock provisions for EU exit transition period, COVID-19 provisions and the sunset clauses, originally for 31 October 2021.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 9 August 2021

Response to the National Infrastructure Commission freight report Better delivery: a challenge for freight

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 4 August 2021

This tax information and impact note is about a further suspension of the heavy goods vehicle levy.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 3 March 2021

Proposed legislative amendments for enforcing traffic management plans for outbound heavy commercial vehicles in Kent after the EU transition period.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 22 October 2020

Changes are being made to the model track access contract to reflect new arrangements concerning access arrangements for the Core Valleys Lines (CVL).

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 25 June 2020

Reviewing the Statutory Document that relates to Vocational Driver Conduct.

• From: Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain
• Updated: 29 May 2019

A call for evidence on the opportunities available to deliver goods more sustainably.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 19 March 2019

Seeks views and evidence to inform government’s work on the Future of Mobility Grand Challenge.

• From: Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and 1 others
• Updated: 19 March 2019

Reference changes to the 'Carriage of Dangerous Goods 2009 and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment' as a result of the UK leaving the EU (Brexit).

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 10 January 2019

Invites feedback on amendments made to the Senior Traffic Commissioner's Statutory Documents.

• From: Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain
• Updated: 5 November 2018

Invites suggestions for improvements to the contractual drafting of schedules 4, 7 and 8 of the model freight and passenger track access contracts.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 13 July 2018