Policy

The new directive on the weight and dimensions of trucks devised by the European Transport Committee has been met with optimism by trade body ACEA. The sector has been lobbying for changes to the weights and dimensions of these vehicles…

The 17% increase in the London Congestion Charge for companies on the fleet scheme, announced by Transport for London (TfL) yesterday, is an unfair tax on businesses that have no option other than to use the city’s roads and is…

This is the year that in January saw the introduction of Euro-6 engine emissions legislation – and come October there will be more rules and regulations to adhere to. The reason for the upheaval is the introduction of Whole Vehicle…

A plan to reduce carbon emissions from trucks, buses and coaches has been published by the European Commission. The document states that heavy duty vehicles (HDVs), are responsible for ‘around a quarter’ of carbon emissions from road transport in the…

A diesel laundering plant capable of producing over 22 million litres of illicit fuel a year, evading almost £14m in revenue, has been dismantled by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) . Tax officers, accompanied by the police, searched an isolated…

Running a traineeship is set to become easier for the CV sector as government looks to give employers more flexibility over the programme, in its latest proposal. Government aims to build on the strong start it has made for its…

The European Commission says that smarter roads are needed to reduce the number of fatalities on rural networks. The announcement was made ahead of a number of consultations during European Road Safety Day, with the commission stating that focus needs…

Commercial vehicle drivers could face penalty fines for overtaking cyclists on city roads should a government consultation come to fruition. The new proposal highlights the concept of cycle streets, which to all intents and purposes gives cyclists priority. It means…

The Transport Committee has warned that joined-up planning is needed for both passenger and freight transport to ensure future prosperity for Britain. In its latest two reports the committee has scrutinised the proposed planning network framework for nationally significant road…

On the 3 June 2014, the SMMT will hold a training workshop covering the process of obtaining UK National Small Series and European Community Type Approval. The one day course will provide information and guidance on: The different routes to…