Road transport is subject to more legal issues than almost any other industry. The Road Legal section covers all the areas of law within the industry.
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Drivers’ Hours, Tachographs and the Working Time Directive | O-licence law | Vehicle law | Roadside law | Health & safety | Employment law | Environmental law | Road Transport Legal |
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Drivers’ Hours, Tachographs and the Working Time Directive
How much work can your drivers do - and what will digital tachographs mean to you?
O-licence law
If you operate commercial vehicles, you almost certainly need an Operator's Licence. How to apply for an O-licence, and how to keep it.
Vehicle law
Roadworthiness, the MoT and weights & dimensions - how to keep your fleet running.
Roadside law
How your vehicle can be stopped on the road - and how to avoid it.
Health & safety
Transport is a risky business - here are well-tried systems for keeping your employees safe.
Employment law
Hiring, firing, TUPE and conditions of work - how to keep on the right side of employment law.
Environmental law
No operator can ignore the environment - here is what you need to know about your obligations.
Road Transport Legal
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