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...
DVS enforcement delayed until 2021
Transport for London (TFL) have announced that the enforcement of the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) will now be delayed until March 2021. The announcement follows calls from industry bodies to give fleets a much needed extension due to the Covid-19 crisis and the...
Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the drivers’ hours rules: delivery of essential items to retailers
The following statement was issued by the Department for Transport on 17 March 2020. In response to requests from Industry, the Department for Transport has, pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, agreed to a temporary and limited urgent relaxation...