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Do not make the same mistake as one leasing company did and send a vehicle abroad without a Vehicle on Hire Certificate (VE103), is the message from the Director of Fleet Services, Amanda Brandon ahead of the summer holiday period. 

New EU rules mean BVRLA members’ customers will need an International Operators’ Licence if they want to use light goods vehicles to transport goods for hire or reward into – or through – the EU from 21 May 2022.

With more people travelling since Covid restrictions across the UK and much of Europe have eased, the upcoming Whitsun school holiday and Jubilee bank holidays are expected to lead to a surge of travellers heading abroad. 

With Easter fast approaching, members who need VE103B pads should place their orders by this Friday (8 April) to receive the pads before Good Friday.

With travel restrictions across the UK and much of Europe easing, the Easter holidays are expected to see a surge of travellers heading abroad. Many people will be making their first overseas trip for over two years and may be unaware that some regulations having changed in that period.

Drivers of rented or leased vehicles, including company car drivers must carry a VE103 certificate when taking their vehicle abroad.

With travel restrictions being lifted in the UK and across Europe, and Half Term fast approaching, members may see an increase in foreign travel requests over the next few weeks. 

The Government has announced the relaxation of travel restrictions on people arriving into England.

Members needing Vehicle on Hire certificates (VE103Bs) for delivery prior to Christmas should make sure an order is placed on or before 14 December.

Now that restrictions for travelling to Europe have eased and half term is not far away, members may wish to give customers advice for taking a rented or leased vehicle abroad. Among other guidance, advice should emphasise the importance of having the correct documentation to avoid lengthy delays at the border, or in the worst case, having their vehicle impounded.

Fully vaccinated people can now visit France without being required to quarantine upon their return to the UK, following a change to Covid restrictions that took effect on 8 August.