• Road transport is the most heavily legislated industry in
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this country, so it can be very difficult for operators to keep abreast of the law.
Frequent changes to regulations covering drivers hours and Construction and Use, can bewilder and new rules, inspired by the European Commission, loom threateningly.
To make matters worse, the interpretation of road transport law can vary according to what authority is prosecuting and where in the country an offence takes place.
We know from your frequent letters that the law casts a heavy burden on road transport.
Transport consultant Colin Ward answers your legal questions once a month, so if you have any questions, please write to: Commercial Motor Any Questions, Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5AS.
The answers in Commercial Motor Any Questions are interpretations of the law, and should not be seen as definitive.