Transport Lawyer Archives | Smith Bowyer Clarke

Expert team of Barristers and Solicitors with years of experience in providing advice and representation in Road Transport Law.

Tag Archives: Transport Lawyer

Do I Need a Transport Manager?

Who needs a Transport Manager? A transport manager is necessary if you hold a Standard National or Standard International Operator’s Licence. This is because there is a requirement to show professional competence for both types of licence. This is the same for both goods vehicles and passenger carrying vehicles, regardless […]

Posted in How to Stay Compliant with the Traffic Commissioner | Also tagged , , Comments Off on Do I Need a Transport Manager?

Smoking in Trucks: What the Law Says

  HGV operators face fixed penalties for failing to stamp down on smoking. The law on smoking in commercial vehicles is very detailed, yet surprisingly poorly understood. We take a quick look at 3 of the main smoking-related criminal offences that all operators and drivers must be aware of:   […]

Posted in Other Transport Matters | Also tagged , , , , , , Comments Off on Smoking in Trucks: What the Law Says

5 Entirely Avoidable Mistakes Made by Too Many HGV Operators

  We take a quick look at 5 of the most common, but entirely avoidable, mistakes made by far too many HGV operators. This list has been compiled by the transport lawyers at specialist road transport law firm Smith Bowyer Clarke:   1. Trusting Your Drivers Too Much In a […]

Posted in How to Stay Compliant with the Traffic Commissioner | Also tagged , , , Comments Off on 5 Entirely Avoidable Mistakes Made by Too Many HGV Operators

The Dangers of Not Carrying Out Regular Driver Licence Checks

Be honest – how often do you check the licences of your drivers for any endorsements? Once every 6 months? Once a year? Never?   Whether you are a goods or PSV operator, if the answer to any of the above is “yes”, you are running a very big risk. […]

Posted in How to Stay Compliant with the Traffic Commissioner | Also tagged , , , , , , , Comments Off on The Dangers of Not Carrying Out Regular Driver Licence Checks

What Type of PSV Licence do I Need?

  Every year hundreds of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators are called to Public Inquiry with the Traffic Commissioner. A great many of these relate to the improper use of a restricted operator’s licence. An operator running PSVs under an incorrect licence can quickly find that licence revoked. It is […]

Posted in PSVs and Minibuses | Also tagged , , , , , , , Comments Off on What Type of PSV Licence do I Need?

HGV Driver Caught Speeding? – 5 Things You Need to Know

Every driver knows that exceeding the speed limit is a criminal offence which can lead to penalty points, a fine and a driving ban. For truck drivers however, the position is even more serious. If you are caught speeding and hold an HGV drivers’ licence you can expect to face […]

Posted in Criminal Defence | Also tagged , , , , Comments Off on HGV Driver Caught Speeding? – 5 Things You Need to Know

ADR and Dangerous Loads – 5 Quick and Easy Ways to Fall Foul of the Rules

  What is ADR? ADR (Accord Dangereux Routier) is the European Agreement which sets out the rules governing the movement by road of dangerous goods throughout the EU. They are very strict and exist to protect the public, drivers and the environment from the harmful effect of dangerous substances. It’s […]

Posted in How to Stay Compliant with the Traffic Commissioner | Also tagged , , , , , , Comments Off on ADR and Dangerous Loads – 5 Quick and Easy Ways to Fall Foul of the Rules

Tachograph Offences, Drivers’ Hours and Card-Pulling: An Essential Guide for HGV and PSV Drivers

  For many years the tachograph system has been central to the European haulage industry. Without it, the enforcement agencies (DVSA / police / Office of the Traffic Commissioner) would have no reliable or practical way of policing the rules on working time and drivers’ hours.   But what happens […]

Posted in Tachograph Offences | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , Comments Off on Tachograph Offences, Drivers’ Hours and Card-Pulling: An Essential Guide for HGV and PSV Drivers

HELP! – The DVSA are coming to visit

  There are some things that happen, even to the best run businesses, which are less than welcome. High  up on that list must be the DVSA (formerly VOSA) announcing that they  intend  to visit your operating centre. However well-meaning, it is always a trial  when your systems are put […]

Posted in DVSA Interviews & Inspections | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , Comments Off on HELP! – The DVSA are coming to visit

Fines for Carrying Illegal Immigrants in Your Truck – 6 Things You Need to Know

  Fines for carrying illegal immigrants in your truck, also known as “Civil Penalties for Clandestine Entrants” are a big problem for hauliers sending loads into the UK. We look at what they are, how to challenge them, and what you can do to avoid them in the future.   […]

Posted in Civil Penalties for Clandestine Entrants / Border Force | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , Comments Off on Fines for Carrying Illegal Immigrants in Your Truck – 6 Things You Need to Know

Ask a Question

Let us know how we can help. Just provide a brief outline of your query.







    Free Consultation Motoring Law