Q My company is considering operating an express parcels service to
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the Continent. It is proposed to use 35cwt Luton-type vehicles so that the drivers will not need kg,' driving licences and the vehicles will not be subject to operators' licensing. Will Continental journey permits be necessary, what chance is there of getting these and to whom do we apply?
A Continental journey permits will
certainly be necessary for all countries with which the United Kingdom has bilateral road haulage agreements, with the exception of Holland and Belgium. For those which have no bilateral agreement with the UK Government — Luxembourg is one — it is necessary to obtain separate permission from the transport authority of the country concerned.
There should be no difficulty in obtaining permits for the light vehicles which you propose to operate as such permits are not included in the quota arrangements.
Your company should make application to the Northern Licensing Authority, 36/42 Low Friar Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE! 5XR. The Northern LA, who is responsible for Continental journey permits, will also tell you which countries have concluded bilateral agreements with Britain.