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IMPORTANT – DfT Issue Update to Smart Tachograph and Driver Hours Regulations for International Journeys
The Department for Transport have yesterday issued an important update to the upcoming requirements for Smart Tachograph 2 installation and driver’s hours records for PSV’s when conducting journeys into the EU. From 31 December 2024, new requirements will come into effect for some commercial international transport journeys involving PSV’s with more than 10 seats. These … Continue reading “IMPORTANT – DfT Issue Update to Smart Tachograph and Driver Hours Regulations for International Journeys”
Backhouse Jones – Keep your wheels turning: Important updates
2025 Border Force report: What hauliers need to know A new report outlines growing expectations on hauliers to improve vehicle security, collaborate with authorities, and prepare for stricter enforcement under the Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme. BHJ is BACK on the road with RHA Spring Briefings Our employment law team is joining the RHA Spring Briefings to explore the draft Employment Rights Bill and what it means for haulage … Continue reading “Backhouse Jones – Keep your wheels turning: Important updates “
Speedometer check and Automated Driving Systems changes – from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
Updates to speedometer check changes and Automated Driving Systems Speedometers DVSA is changing how speedometers are assessed on IVA tests for cars (M1) and vans (N1). IVA applicants for these vehicles will be asked to declare that speedometers have been installed or converted to read in miles per hour (mph) from kilometres per hour (kph). … Continue reading “Speedometer check and Automated Driving Systems changes – from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency”
Weekend Travel Advice (taken from the TfL website)
Fri 16 May 2025 North London Desertfest(Camden Town) Central London Order of the Bath Service(Westminster Abbey) Lord’s Cricket Ground Middlesex vs. Leicestershire(County Championship – Day 1) Oval Cricket Ground Surrey vs. Yorkshire(County Championship – Day 1) The O2 Peter Kay Royal Albert Hall Highways O2 Brixton Academy Pixies Indigo O2 The Lox O2 Forum Kentish … Continue reading “Weekend Travel Advice (taken from the TfL website)”
Finchley Road Station 17 March to 25 May 2025
From Monday 17 March until Sunday 25 May 2025 works will be taking place at Finchley Road Station northbound (between Cranfield Gardens and the O2 Centre, for UKPN works. These will have lane restrictions throughout the period with the closure of the nearside bus lane and will involve stop closures (including coach stop CL). 08:00 … Continue reading “Finchley Road Station 17 March to 25 May 2025”
A40 Westway November 2024 to May 2025 – Update
Between November 2024 and May 2025 there will be weekend directional closures of the A40 Westway elevated section between the Westway roundabout and Marylebone flyover. Access to and from the A40 & A3220 will be maintained. Until 19th May A40 Westway Friday 21st February to Monday 19th May 2025 Westbound closures of the A40 from … Continue reading “A40 Westway November 2024 to May 2025 – Update”