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Death by HGV

By Harry Bowyer | Published November 24, 2016

  Most HGV drivers don’t realise how close to a prison sentence they are merely by opening the door to their cab. A moment’s distraction whilst fiddling with a mobile phone, tachograph or radio could mean disaster for both the driver and others.  It is also not uncommon for an operator […]

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5 Quick and Easy Ways to Lose Your Operators’ Licence

By admin | Published November 19, 2016

  Did you know that it’s really easy to lose your operators’ licence? One of the simplest ways is to fail to keep the Traffic Commissioner up to date with any changes that could affect your licence.   Here are 5 quick and easy ways to have it taken off […]

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What does “Using” a Phone at the Wheel Actually Mean? – You May be Surprised!

By admin | Published November 4, 2016

  The tragic death of a mother and her three children, crushed by lorry driver Tomasz Kroker, has rightly raised the subject of phone use behind the wheel to the public’s attention. Kroker, sentenced to 10 years for causing death by dangerous driving, admitted in court to changing the music […]

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Summoned to Court for a Road Transport Offence? 5 Frequently Asked Questions

By admin | Published September 26, 2016

For most drivers and operators, receiving a letter summoning them to court is a frightening experience, particularly if they have never been in trouble before. The most important thing however is to remain calm and not to bury your head in the sand. Having represented clients before the criminal courts […]

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Mobile Telephones, Public Inquiries, & Driver Conduct Hearings

By Martin Smith | Published September 21, 2016

  The Government has recently publicised its intention to impose greater penalties on drivers who are caught using hand-held mobile telephones. It should not be forgotten, however, that the Senior Traffic Commissioner has made it absolutely clear that it is unacceptable for vocational licence holders to use hand-held mobile phones […]

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