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Lay-by is where Makes a break from the serious issues

28th October 1999
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and our correspondent The Hawk takes a sideways look at road haulage. If you have suitable tales of charitable works or quirky vehicles, drop The Hawk a One at Commercial Motor, Lay-by, Rm H203, Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey SM2 SAS, or fax him on 01111652 6969.

ATTENNN...SHUN!

Right you 'orrible lot, stand by your trucks. Vehicle Inspectorate trainer Don Hall certainly knew the drill when he was called up to provide a training course at the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (SEME) in Bordon, Hants. Don is no stranger to khaki having previously served as a Warrant Officer in the army, where he was senior examiner in the training school. This time, however, he was back in mufti to train Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) instructors, Don explains that military vehicles are exempt from annual tests, but adds: They also operate on public roads and it is the MoD's policy to ensure that they also meet the VI's safety standards." All right you 'orrible little reader, you—stand at...ease! Dismissed! (That's enough orders, Hawk; get back to your barracks—Ed).