Right side of the law
Delegates at the IRTE Conference 2015 were treated to a comprehensive update on legal requirements and responsibilities for operators. John Challen presents the evidence
Tacho Bell
The next generation of digital tachographs are scheduled to be fitted to new vehicles from March 2019. Toby Clark delves into the EU legislation to forecast what they will be like – assuming that Brexit does not affect their implementation
The commissioner for Cymru
At the 2018 IRTE conference, Welsh traffic commissioner Nick Jones delivered a ’realpolitik’ view on the challenges of regulating road transport in a traffic area not previously strong on resources, along with thoughts on improving driver conduct
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Earned Recognition debate at 2018 IRTE Conference
An expert panel delivered a positive verdict on Earned Recognition: HGV and PSV operators, big or small, should pursue it – though they’d like more benefits for ER holders. By Brian Weatherley
Every second counts
The one-minute rule in tachograph legislation, and drivers' hours under the Road Transport Directive, have changed the game for transport operators. Andrew Woolfall provides guidance
Do you feel lucky?
Tachograph fraud remains alive and kicking in the UK, but DVSA, the police and workshop technicians can, and do, make a difference. Brian Tinham reports
Driving down non-compliance
O licence compliance offences remain at a high level. The enforcers are employing new ways to drive down non-compliance. By Peter Shakespeare