The Four Driving Test Changes The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that as from Monday 4th December 2017, there will be multiple changes to the driving test in England, Scotland and Wales. These will include an increase…
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Code of Practice) Regulations 2016 comes in to force. Sets out practice to be followed by English and Welsh constables and enforcement officers. Schedule 2 sets out the enforcement powers in relation to ships The…
5p Charge for Plastic Bags in England. Follows Wales and Scotland. Effective 5th October 2015. Exemptions for uncooked fish/meat, unwrapped seeds/flowers and knives. Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A Content From 5th October 2015 large retailers with be obliged to…
Fork Lift Safety Month: 1st – 30th September 2015 The Fork Lift Truck Association’s (FLTA) month long safety campaign. Safetember: see danger, speak up! “Last year a staggering 800 people were injured in accidents involving FLTs, most resulting in traumatic injuries that will change…
UK Gov launch £20 Million fund for driverless car R&D. Fund to be matched by industry. Code of Practice to make UK best place for testing. Original Author: BIS Original Links: Content The government has today (19 July 2015) launched a £20…
New law: smoking in vehicles with someone under 18. Illegal from 1st October 2015. £50 fine for both driver & smoker. Still applicable if window or sun roof down. Not applicable in convertible with roof completely down. Original Author: Department of…
New Guidance on Securing Loads. 2013/14, DVSA issued over 2,000 prohibitions to vehicles that presented a road safety risk Original Author: Moving On Blog Original Links: Content New load security guidance has been published to help vehicle operators transport loads securely.…
Summary Amend various acts and repeals others that no longer have a practical use. Apprenticeship provisions (sections 3 to 5 and schedule 1) into force on 26 May 2015 Removal of employment tribunals’ power to make wider recommendations (section 2)…
Summary From 6 April 2015. England & Wales ONLY. Speed Limits for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes increased. Single carriageway will increase from 40mph to 50mph. Dual carriageways will increase from 50mph to 60mph. Original Author: Moving On Blog Original Links: Content From…
Summary Basic Safety Equipment Required. Across all roads in London, applicable 24 Comes in to force 1st Sept 2015. Enforced by the Metropolitan Police Service, City of London Police and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Original Author: TFL Original…