In late 2016, DVSA wrote to a serially non-compliant Portuguese operator, and invited them to a meeting with our enforcement staff. As a result of working with us and listening to our advice, the operator was able to avoid serious disruption to their business and continual enforcement stops.
We’re piloting the Earned Recognition concept from start to finish so that we can make sure it works before launching the full programme.
...Commissioner had given you permission to begin running vehicles. Every heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operator agrees to a number of commitments when they apply to the Traffic Commissioner for a...
...Serious negligence that threatens road safety The Traffic Commissioner criticised the company and its transport manager, saying that their serious negligence had allowed the driver to work excessive hours. Their...
We’re currently working towards transforming our approach to enforcement which gives recognition to compliant operators as well as focusing on the seriously or serially non-compliant.