EU drivers’ hours and tachograph rules will change on 20 August 2020
A number of changes affecting Drivers’ Hours Rules and tachographs have come into force through Regulation (EU) 2020/0154. Here are some of the new rules. The new rules will include: a requirement for drivers’ to ‘return home’ every 4 weeksa ban on taking regular...
DVSA announce truck testing to restart but not all Scottish ATFs will reopen
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced that truck testing will restart from 4 July for those vehicles given exemptions at the start of the coronavirus lockdown. Since 21 March, trucks and trailers requiring an annual test have been issued three...
DVLA – Renewing a photocard driving licence – deadline extension
The following update was issued by the DVLA on 4th June 2020: To make it easier for drivers who need to update their photocard licence with a new photograph at the end of the 10 years validity, photocard driving licences that expire between 1 February 2020 and 31...
Drivers Hours rules relaxation ends soon
The easing of Drivers Hours rules is due to come to an end at midnight on Sunday 31st May 2020. This is not likely to be extended. From the early hours of Monday 1st June, you must observe Drivers Hours rules as they were before the current crisis began. These...