Legislation - Page 8

Paper applications for a vehicle operator licence (VOL), and for major changes to existing licences, will no longer be accepted from August 1.

The Government has published proposals to replace the suspended HGV Levy with an emissions-based charge, where some operators will see fees rise.

Greener Transport Solutions wants a universal carbon allowance for every individual in the UK funded by putting a carbon price on everything we consume.

The Chancellor is being urged to support the uptake of electric cars by keeping benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax rates low and by publishing them beyond the 2024/25.

Fuel retailers are being investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to see why a 5p duty cut is not being seen at the pumps.

Record pump prices were set again yesterday (Thursday, June 9), with petrol hitting, on average, 183.16ppl and diesel reaching 188.82ppl.

A new road-pricing system is urgently needed to make transport policy more fair and fiscally sustainable, new research suggests.

A driver who killed another motorist in a crash and then lied to police about his speed has been jailed.

A new set of regulations for allowing micromobility vehicles, such as e-scooters, to operate legally in the UK, has been proposed by University of Warwick.

However, the newly published figures from HMRC show that they were down on the £27.6bn collected before the pandemic.

It is calling for industry responses, as rising fuel prices and inflation continue to place huge financial pressures on UK businesses.

The Government has launched a consultation to seek additional views on the design of the UK’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate for cars and vans.

The Government is proposing reform of drug-driving laws to bring them in line with drink-driving legislation.

Fleets urged to make their drivers aware of new rules for using a mobile phone while driving after exclusive research suggested a high level of ignorance.

Simon turner, campaign manager for Driving for Better Business Business, reminds fleets of their responsibilities in educating drivers of mobile law change.

RAC fears an “avalanche” of penalty charge notices being wrongly issued to drivers once councils are allowed to enforce box junctions.

UK fleets operating LGVs internationally are being reminded that they will fall under operator licensing rules for the first time from May 21.

Government rules out cutting VAT on electricity to 5% for public charge points to match the rates homeowners pay.

It is now illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving under virtually any circumstance as new rules come into force today (Friday, March 25).

The Chancellor’s decision to cut fuel duty by 5p has been broadly welcomed, but many have questioned whether he went far enough.

The Chancellor will deliver the Spring Statement today, with the fleet and leasing industry hoping for help and clarity on a series of issues.

Several major carmakers raided on suspicion of anti-competitive conduct in relation to the recycling of old or written-off vehicles, specifically cars and vans.

The price of Brent crude has fallen but analysts are warning of more price hikes ahead, with £3 per litre of diesel possible.

Toby Poston, director of corporate affairs at the BVRLA, reflects on the recent Transport Committee report on road pricing.

Local road pricing schemes could scupper the Government’s ability to replace fuel duty and vehicle excise duty (VED) with its own pas-as-you-drive tax.

Fleet transport insurance firm McCarron Coates is urging HGV drivers not to fill their tanks to the top, to avoid liability for diesel spills.

The Government is being urged to cut the VAT levied on petrol and diesel as pump prices continue to set new record highs.

A road pricing system, based on miles driven, is backed by a majority of fleet decision-makers, new research from Fleet News suggests.

E-scooter riders should follow similar rules to other motorised vehicle users if they are permitted for use on UK roads, according to a new survey.

The Treasury is being urged to cut VAT on electricity to 5% for public charge points to match the rates drivers with their own charging posts benefit from.

New truck cab designs that help to reduce fuel consumption have been approved for use on UK roads.

Wilmott Dixon has successfully argued that car allowance payments made to its employees was ‘relevant motoring expenditure’.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is being urged to adopt EU vehicle safety measures that are due to come into effect in July.

Users of autonomous vehicles should be legally protected in event of a collision, a new report suggests.

RAC patrols attended more than 10,000 pothole related breakdowns last year, the highest since 2018.

Standardised testing of infotainment systems would reduce risk of distracted driving, while allowing drivers to use phones in a cradle sends ‘wrong message’, say road safety experts.

Telematics firm Insurance & Mobility Solutions (IMS) has sued German motor insurer HUK-Coburg Group for its use of a smartphone-based telematics technology.

Government delays over new towing rules is leaving trained drivers unable to carry out their duties, according to Red Driver Risk Management.

Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services at LeasePlan, says that Government cannot postpone giving answers to taxing questions indefinitely.

A class action law suit seeking compensation from major European truck manufacturers for price fixing has reached 125 members.