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MOT exemptions now in place
The Department for Transport has announced that, from 30 March 2020, all cars, vans and motorcycles which would usually require a MOT test will be temporarily exempted.
BVRLA response - Law Commission - Automated Vehicles: Consultation Paper 2 on Passenger Services and Public Transport
This consultation was the second from the Law Commission who have been tasked to review the regulatory framework for the safe deployment of automated vehicles in the UK. The second consultation relates to the regulation of highly automated road passenger services (HARPS).
New factsheet on Direct Vision Standard and HGV Safety Permits
BVRLA has published a new factsheet on London’s Direct Vision Standard and the Safety Permit required for heavy goods vehicles over 12 tonnes operating in Greater London.
DVSA publishes guidance on HGV daily checks
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has published guidance on HGV daily checks for those businesses who use or rent commercial vehicles.
Child restraints factsheet updated for rental members
The BVRLA has updated the Child Restraints & Seatbelt Laws factsheet to include some advice to rental companies on what to do with child car seats involved in an accident.
New PACTS report: What does my car do?
The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has published a new report, What does my car do? which calls for global standards to be set for vehicle controls and driver assistance systems.
Blogger puts spotlight on PCH maintenance costs
Clive Buhagiar, Head of Operational Services at Alphabet (GB) Limited joins the BVRLA blog community this week to look at the growth of Personal Contract Hire and asks if maintenance costs have been fully considered.
Doing the maths on vehicle maintenance
Clive Buhagiar, Head of Operational Services at Alphabet (GB) Limited looks at the growing trend for switching from a traditional car scheme to a cash allowance and asks if maintenance costs have been fully considered.
Code of Practice for managing ADAS repairs
The BVRLA and is working with Thatcham Research and other industry membership organisations to support the development of a Code of Practice for managing ADAS repairs.
Last chance to attend the BVRLA Future Mobility Congress
The BVRLA is hosting its first ever Future Mobility Congress in Birmingham later this week, with over 140 senior delegates from the rental, leasing and fleet sectors registered to attend.
BVRLA shares expertise at Shared Mobility Inquiry
The BVRLA has recently given evidence to the Commission on Travel Demand for their Shared Mobility Inquiry.