Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) changes
The Department for Transport is consulting on proposed changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC). If these...
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Proposed changes to make MOTs fit for the future
The Department for Transport has launched a public consultation on the future of MOTs in Great Britain. Views are being sought to update...
Government THINK! campaign launched to improve road safety for those most at risk
People driving, walking and cycling are being encouraged to give space and be considerate to other road users in the Government’s latest...
Transport Secretary cracks down on drug-driving to protect the public
Drug-drivers could be required to undertake rehabilitation courses before being allowed back behind the wheel, under new plans to address...
Transport Secretary declares zero tolerance for phone use behind the wheel as law changes
It is now illegal for motorists to use a handheld mobile phone under virtually any circumstance while driving. From 25 March 2022...
Recovery Operators: Working with Electric Vehicles
This document sets out information for professional recovery operators involved in the roadside recovery of electric and hybrid electric...
Changes to the UK operator licensing regime & arrangements for the temporary posting of workers
Changes to the UK operator licensing regime and arrangements for the temporary posting of workers in the UK and EU: outcome A...
Any use of hand-held mobile phone while driving to become illegal
The government is strengthening existing laws making it illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving under virtually any...
Lessons Learned from Extreme-weather Emergencies on UK Highways
As a result of extreme weather events, their effects and impacts on the UK highways network, the Department for Transport (DfT)...
Reported Road Casualties Great Britain, Annual Report: 2020
This release provides the number of personal injury road traffic accidents in Great Britain that were reported by the police in 2020...
Driving and Riding Safely for Work – guidance updated
The HSE, working with the Department for Transport (DfT), has published updated guidance on work-related road risk (WRRR) for employers...
Transportable Pressure Equipment: Conformity Assessment and Marking Requirements in Great Britain
In June, the government issued a consultation to invite comments on amending the requirements for conformity assessment and marking of...
Sharing Our Roads Safely
This report details research into sharing the road with different road users. The report examines: road user behaviours road user...
Government Response to the Review of The Highway Code
This document sets out feedback, analysis and outcome of the Review of The Highway Code consultation. The consultation posed a series of...
Reduce motorway speeds in wet weather, say drivers
Seven-in-10 drivers would like lower motorway speed limits in wet weather, according to new research from the RAC. Road accident...
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