Driver CPC reform legislatory process restarted by government
Work to deliver proposed reform measures for the Driver CPC qualification is expected to advance over the coming months. It…
Warning against manually adjusting the brakes
JMW Solicitors has recently noted a worrying trend of automatic slack adjusters being adjusted manually to improve braking efficiencies in…
Protecting your O-Licence – the key is to act (and seek specialist legal advice) early!
Every operator and transport manager dreads receiving the letter calling them to a Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry … and perhaps…
PI Decisions: Does safety come second to convenience?
I note the recent decisions from two Public Inquiries (PIs): A wheel loss incident involving a Scottish council SEND minibus…
Your legal questions answered: External TMs and drug testing
My Transport Manager is due to retire. I am considering recruiting an external Transport Manager (ETM) to replace them…
Cambridgeshire CC pleads guilty to guided busway H&S offences
Cambridgeshire County Council has pleaded guilty to two historic health and safety offences arising from the operation of the Cambridgeshire…
Evidence on Border Force clandestine entrants approach sought
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has opened a call for evidence (CfE) on the Border Force…
Staying on the right side of the Traffic Commissioner
The potential breaches of compliance with legislation are seemingly endless. From failure to store vehicles on authorised premises to vehicle…
Coach and bus legal Q&A: TUPE and trade marks
Why might a trade mark be useful when it comes to exiting a business or raising capital? A brand is…
Office of the Traffic Commissioner to leave Hillcrest House in Leeds
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC), including all licensing teams, will vacate its longstanding Hillcrest House, Harehills address in…
