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Digital Tachographs

The EU wanted to take advantage of technology now available in order to ensure the security of the recording of the driver’s duty periods. The aim is that the new system is less vulnerable to illegal acts by users to distort the data. The new system will also allow for easier and better control of drivers’ hours by operators and the enforcement authorities.

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Digital Tachographs 2

Digital Tachograph driver and company card application packs are now available from the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) - please call 0870 8501074.

Workshop card application forms are now available from VOSA - please call 01792 454336.

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DRIVER CPC: DSA PUBLISHES GUIDE FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS

The Driving Standard’s Agency (DSA) has published a guide giving details of periodic training needed for the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and what training providers need to do in order to get centre approval and course approval to deliver this training. Key areas covered in the guide include...

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ILLEGAL MOBILE PHONE USE: TOUGHER PENALTIES FROM 27 FEB

Last week the Government announced that the penalties for the illegal use of mobile phones whilst driving will be increased from 27 February 2007.

The new sections of the Road Traffic Act and Road Traffic Offenders Act increases the penalty to include three penalty points for...

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