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SEVEN JAILED
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Seven men who hijacked a truck on the M5 have been Jailed for a total of 99 years. The gang was convicted of conspiracy to rob and driver Alan Jones at Worcester Crown Court.
ACCIDENT MONMNIING
The EC is to set up an independent group to monitor accidents in transport. It will investigate how they can be prevented, and advise on ways to improve existing legislation.
SEIM MUM
The German toil charge— effective from 31 August—is to be 12.4 cents/km (9p/mile). Registration details are available from the website (WWW.toll-collect.de).
FRENCH BELTS
Changes to French law mean it is now compulsory for drivers of vehicles of more than 3.5 tonnes to wear a seatbeit where it Is fitted. Noncompliance will mean a fine of -135(198).
TIP= SEATRUS
The EC has announced plans for the compulsory fitting of seatbetts In all new vehicles, Including trucks, from July 2004; the move affects around two million commercial vehicles a year.
HAYS UPDATE
The logistics division of Hays is continuing to trade in line with expectations following the announcement in March that it Is to be sold off, according to the company in its latest trading update.
MU IMAM
Scotland's Transport Minister, Nicol Stephen, has announced that a Public inquiry into the proposed M74 extension will be held in Glasgow later this year.