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HOY testing fees went up from 11 August. VOSA says the Increase is to help finance a major refurbishment of test stations.
MriMI
The National Stolen Lorry Load Desk has been renamed TruckPol following its takeover by the Metropolitan Police in order to expand the service. Contact: 020 7230 7775.
TRUCK INSPECTIONS
SeaFrance will now inspect every truck departing from Calais on its Dover crossing for illegal Immigrants, after being given permission by the French authorities to carry out checks.
PEAK MICK SNOW
The Peak Truck Show will be held on 16-17 August at Uttoxeter Racecourse, with more than 400 trucks competing in 30 classes. Contact: 01298 872040.
ROAD IMPROVEMENT
The first phase of the £520m read improvement scheme on the Al Is under way, with 33 miles of road between Darrington and Dishforth in Yorkshire being upgraded to motorway standard.
TRUCK COLLISION
Two trucks collided on the A34 on? August, causing one to rupture its fuel tank, spilling more than 200 gallons of diesel, and causing miles of tailbacks In Berkshire.
FOOTBALLER DIES
Watford FC forward Jimmy Davis died last Saturday (9 August) after his BMW collided with a truck on the southbound carriageway of the M40. The truck driver escaped unharmed.