Legal Q&A

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It’s an operator’s responsibility to ensure vehicles are roadworthy before use. All vehicles should be in good condition like those pictured. GARETH EVANS

Chris Powell, Road Transport Solicitor at Smith Bowyer Clarke, answers some key legal questions relating to the transport sector 

Question:
I’ve been a PSV operator for many years. Over that time I’ve held a number of standard national and international operator licences across a few different traffic areas. Some of these are now dormant and haven’t operated vehicles for a few years.

I’ve always kept them going to keep my options open and to provide flexibility. I’ve now been written to by the Traffic Commissioner and asked to explain my involvement in these. Am I doing anything wrong? […]

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