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it's all too easy to assume that drivers know what is expected of them— until there is an accident or an offence is committed. Then an operator must have properly-documented systems of checks and controls in order to ensure than any prosecutions are brought against the driver alone and not the 0-licence holder.
If you're going to give your drivers written instructions, remember the 10 commandments that you signed up 10 when you got your licence.
What are the 10 commandments?
They are the declarations made on the application for a licence: "I declare that the statements made in this application are true. I understand that the licence may be revoked if any of the statements are false, or Ida not fulfil the statement of intent made below.l will make proper arrangements so thof".
LI The rules on drivers hours and tachographs ore observed and proper records kept;
Li Vehicles and trailers are not overloaded; rJ Vehicles will operate within speed limits; CI Vehicles and trailers are kept Rt and serviceable; (.7 Drivers report safety faults in vehicles as soon as possible; Li Records are kept (for 15 months) of all safety inspections, routine maintenance and repairs to vehicles and trailers, and these will be mode available on request.
I will:
Ll Have adequate financial resources to maintain the vehicles and trailers covered by the licence;