FUTURE LEGISLATION
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• impounding The DoT continues to work on the detailed legislation for the impounding of vehicles operating illegally without an 0-licence. Implementation of the new regulations is expected later this year.
• Driver training: A draft EU Directive requiring compulsory basic and on-going training for vocational drivers has been published, together with a consultation paper from the Driving Standards Agency. This seeks views on several proposals including hours of training, syllabus content and grandfather rights.
• Number plates: DV1.A is inviting replies to a consultation paper on the display of smaller-than-standard lettering on number plates in special cases (imports and motorcycles).
• Trailer registratien The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has announced proposals to introduce requirements for trailers over 1,0204 unladen weight to be registered. The new regulations are likely to be retrospective.
• Driving tests: The Driving Standards Agency has issued a document inviting comments on European Commission proposals on changes to driving tests. These include an enhanced theory test for vocational drivers as well as the use of larger and heavier vehicles.
• Trade plates: The DVLA has issued a consultation document on the design and display of trade plates and licences.
• Discussion paper: The DoT/HSE have published a discussion paper seeking comments on road traffic accidents that are connected to work. Many employees are exposed to risks from traffic. Copies are available from the HSE on 020 7717 6841/6059.
• Consultation paper: The HSE has published a consultation paper seeking views on proposals for a new duty on employers to investigate accidents, dangerous incidents and diseases. The HSE claims reporting levels for accidents at the workplace are poor, and causes need to be better understood if improvements are to be implemented. For more details contact the HSE on 020 7717 6426.
• Single Vehicle Approval: In addition to the normal requirements, new aspects relating to safety, the environment and vehicle security are being introduced, effective from 1 August 2001.