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• The RHA has rejected proposals put forward by Customs
20th December 2001, Page 10
20th December 2001
Page 10
Page 10, 20th December 2001
— • The RHA has rejected proposals put forward by Customs
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and Excise to amend the contentious anti-smuggling measures which were recently extended to include HCVs.
Mike Freeman, head of international affairs with the RHA, says: "Customs and Excise have made some modifications, but we don't find them acceptable.
"We object to hauliers having to pay for the restoration of their vehicles if they can demonstrate that they have forewarned the drivers against smuggling," he explains. "We also feel that first-time offenders should get their vehicles returned."
Freeman has written in reply to the recommendations and is expecting further proposals before Christmas.
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