Lots of news items from the Government, here are the few newsworthy ones distilled from the month.
International road haulage: HGV driver documents
Measures to boost safety on All Lane Running motorways accelerated
Government paves the way for self-driving vehicles on UK roads
DVSA have updated the CPC syllabus
DVSA have updated guidance on daily PSV checks
Prevent use of vehicles as weapons in terror attacks
Travelling to Germany by HGV or van
Haulier advice site locations
International road haulage: HGV driver documents
Check which documents you need to carry if you’re the driver or a passenger in a lorry or other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) that crosses international borders.
You no longer need a Kent Access Permit (KAP) to enter Kent.
Website link: International road haulage: HGV driver documents
Measures to boost safety on All Lane Running motorways accelerated
Every new All Lane Running (ALR) motorway will open with radar technology in place to spot stopped or broken-down vehicles quickly.
Government paves the way for self-driving vehicles on UK roads
Automated Lane Keeping System technology outcome means self-driving vehicles could be used on British roads
DVSA have updated the CPC syllabus
The DVSA have recently revised the CPC syllabus reflecting changes in technology and increased environmental accountability. You can view the new syllabus here:
Website link: Driver CPC syllabus
DVSA have updated guidance on daily PSV checks
The DVSA have specifically mentioned a list of items to check. This helps drivers to ensure proper checks are completed, and gives drivers confidence that they are fully compliant during DVSA road checks and investigations from incidents.
Website link with the list: PSV daily walkaround checks
Prevent use of vehicles as weapons in terror attacks
The Department for Transport has issued guidance for operators and drivers of commercial vehicles to prevent criminals and terrorists accessing the vehicles. It applies to any commercial vehicle, large or small. This isn’t law (as yet!) and includes requirements such as:
· Checking drivers’ references and previous employment history
· Visual checks of vehicles for signs of tampering
· Develop security management plans
· Assessment of risk exposures
· Management and accountability for security
You can read all of this in PAS29000:2021
Travelling to Germany by HGV or van
Drivers of HGV and vans will need to take a COVID-19 test before travelling from the UK.
Haulier advice site locations
The updated list is as follows for free COVID-19 testing and EU documents:
Baldock Services 24 hours (COVID-19 testing only)
Barton Park 6am to 10pm (COVID-19 testing only)
Beaconsfield 6am to 9.30pm (COVID-19 testing only)
Birchanger Green 24 hours
Burtonwood (Merseyside) 6am to 9.30pm
Cambridge Services 24 hours (COVID-19 testing only)
Carlisle Stobart Truck Stop 4am to 9.30pm
Charnock Richard Services northbound No testing
Cherwell Valley 6am to 9.30pm
Clacket Lane eastbound 24 hours
Cobham Services 24 hours
Cornwall Services 6am to 10pm (COVID-19 testing only)
Cullompton 6am to 9.30pm (COVID-19 testing only)
Doncaster North 6am to 9.30pm
Donington Park 6am to 9.30pm
Essex Arena 24 hours (COVID-19 testing only)
Ferrybridge Services 6am to 9.30pm
Fleet southbound 6am to 9.30pm (COVID-19 testing only)
Hartshead Moor (Huddersfield) 6am to 9.30pm (COVID-19 testing only)
Heywood Distribution Truck Stop 6am to 9.30pm (COVID-19 testing only)
Holyhead No testing
Hopwood Park 4am to 9.30pm
Leicester Forest East northbound 6am to 9.30pm (COVID-19 testing only)
Leicester Forest East southbound 6am to 9.30pm
Lockerbie Truck Stop No testing
Membury eastbound 6am to 9.30pm
Michaelwood South 6am to 10pm (COVID-19 testing only)
Orwell Crossing Truck Stop 4am to 9.30pm (COVID-19 testing only)
Pease Pottage 5am to 9pm (COVID-19 testing only)
Peterborough 4am to 9.30pm (Busy – you may experience delays)
Reading Eastbound 24 hours
Rothwell Truck Stop 6am to 9.30pm (Busy – you may experience delays)
Rownhams northbound 24 hours
Rugby Stobart Truck Stop 24 hours (Busy – you may experience delays)
Sandbach northbound 6am to 9.30pm (COVID-19 testing only)
Sandbach southbound 6am to 9.30pm
South Mimms 24 hours
Stafford northbound No testing
Strensham southbound No testing
Sutton Scotney southbound 6am to 9.30pm (COVID-19 testing only)
Tamworth Services 6am to 9.30pm
The Stockyard Truckstop Rotherham 6am to 9.30pm, Monday to Friday
(7am to 11am and 4pm to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday, COVID-19 testing only)
Thurrock Services No testing
Truckhaven (Carnforth) 6am to 9.30pm
Wetherby Services 6am to 9.30pm
Woodall northbound 6am to 9.30pm (COVID-19 testing only)