Briefs

• The DOT is expected to announce this week that the French authorities now accept the use of belly tanks, providing they hold no more than 1,000 litres and drivers carry a......

Haulier Convicted Of Drug Smuggling

by Kathy Watson • Ipswich haulier Peter Baker was convicted of smuggling cannabis last week following an undercover investigation by Customs and Excise lasting more than a year.......

Jail For Excess Hours Offences

• The French Department of Transport says the first prison sentences for drivers hours offences will be introduced by August. Sentences of up to a year could then be imposed by......