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* Drivers in Belgium experiencing difficulties getting hold of vignettes are warned that police are targeting drivers who fail to display them. P&O Ferries in Dover is the only British outlet for these vignettes. Payment for the daily, monthly or yearly certificates can be made in cash or usual credit and fuel cards. Drivers must display them in Germany, Denmark and the Benelux countries.
* Drivers caught speeding in Italy face higher fines to a maximum of two-million Lira (2775). Fines for other offences, including jumping red lights and overloading, have also risen—and the maximum fine for tacho manipulation is now 4.3 million Lira (£1,700).
Carriers of dangerous hazardous goods in Spain must use motorways wherever possible, say Spanish police. National routes and other roads may only be used where a motorway is not available.
• A new RO-RO ferry service between Immingham and Rotterdam is now being run by Exxtor. The 12berth/95-trailer ferries leave Immingham at 16:30hrs and Rotterdam at 17:45hrs, seven days a week. Contact Jeff Baker on (01469) 571711.
The Road Haulage Association warns drivers on international work against leaving trucks unattended following several cases where drivers have been jailed after drugs were found in their loads. The RHA says drivers should always oversee the loading of their vehicle and check it carefully.