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Detecting tachograph violations is getting easier. The DVSA are trialling remote tachograph sensing equipment to make it easier to detect drivers and operators who are breaking drivers’ hours rules, which has the potential to be dangerous to road users. Most operators do follow the rules, but the DVSA are still finding offences at the roadside. … Continue reading “Tachograph Violations”
The UKCOA is delighted to welcome Rose Williams, from Williams Coaches, to our Board of Directors. Rose is heading up our new Women in Bus and Coach sub-group. Initial discussions have taken place and Rose has some great ideas. Work will continue in January.
Contractors working on behalf of Thames Water will be carrying a water connection on the Strand. To facilitate these works there will be a westbound directional closure of the Strand at the junction of Essex Street. 08:00 Saturday 11 May until 17:00 Sunday 12 May 2024
Roadworks will impact the A40 at Horn Lane (North Acton) over eight weekends (22:00 Friday to 05:00 Monday) from 20 January to 13 March 2023. On the A40 itself these works will result in directional lane restrictions with only one lane open through the worksite. The works are summarised below: Eastbound Phase 1: 20-23 January … Continue reading “Closure of A40 20 January – 13 March 2023”
It can be difficult knowing what records to keep when you’ve not been driving. For information to help you please see the DVSA website.
TfL will be introducing a new safety-critical 7.5-tonne weight restriction on the A41 Brent Cross Flyover from 00:01 on Tuesday 11 October to ensure the structure remains safe for everyone using it. A short diversion for vehicles above this weight will be put in place directly below the flyover via its mid-level roundabout. A copy of the map … Continue reading “Brent Cross Flyover – A weight restriction of 7.5 tonnes will be introduced on Tuesday 11 October at 00:01.”