New Legislation
It is important that fleet managers and decision-makers keep abreast of new legislation and regulations since new developments can greatly affect the day-to-day operation of your fleet.
Here are some issues that may have affected you this year or may be a concern to your organisation in the coming months:
- Using Mobile Phones While Driving
On 1 December 2003 a new law came into force to prohibit drivers using a hand-held mobile phone, or similar device, while driving.
RoSPA was pleased when the DfT finally announced that they would be introducing legislation to create a specific offence of using a mobile phone whilst driving although were disappointed that this has been limited to hand-held phones only. The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No.4) Regulations 2003, which came into force on 1 December 2003 are now available in electronic format.
- Working Time Directive for the Road Transport Sector
- Drivers’ Hours
- 4th EU Motor Insurance Directive
A document on the Motor Insurers' Information Centre (MIIC) website outlining that the key objective of the directive is to improve the ease with which cross border insurance claims in Europe can be handled. - Minibus Safety – the Safety of School Transport
This RoSPA document outlines the current situation regarding the safety of vehicles used for school transport and school trips, identifies existing problems and concerns and covers the category D1 legislation. (
PDF format - 74kb)
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