Enforcement will be introduced from 1 March 2021. This was postponed to give affected businesses more time to meet the new standards as they face intense demands from the coronavirus pandemic. From 1st March 2021, all HGVs more than 12 tonnes (GVW) entering or operating in Greater London will need to hold a valid HGV Safety Permit. […]
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Read More FORS – AssociateFrom 6 April 2015, the speed limit for HGVs travelling on single and dual carriageways in England and Wales will be increased. Following consultation and announcements made last year, the national speed limits for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes, travelling on a single carriageway will increase from 40mph to 50mph. The speed limit for HGVs over […]
Read More HGV speed limit changes in England and WalesStory from FORS The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils have given the go-ahead for a London-wide ban on any lorry not fitted with safety equipment to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The scheme, which received 90 per cent support via a public consultation, will require vehicles of more than […]
Read More HGVs without safety equipment to be banned from LondonWith the recent news reports on the amount of deaths on London’s roads of cyclists, it seems that we all need to remind ourselves of the dangers of both being a cyclist and being a motorist. 5 deaths in 9 days is a terrible figure and is a stark warning to us all that we […]
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