tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2024-12-10T20:33:21+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/improvements-in-our-service-for-transport-managers 2024-12-10T20:33:21+00:00 Improvements in our service for Transport Managers The Office of the Traffic Commissioner is seeking to modernise by implementing a digital by default process for most of our services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/periods-of-grace-dont-leave-it-too-late 2024-02-13T14:29:20+00:00 ‘Periods of Grace� � Don’t leave it too late Assistance from the Senior Traffic Commissioner on Periods of Grace. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-acting-traffic-commissioner-for-the-west-midlands-appointed 2022-08-04T14:56:00+01:00 New acting traffic commissioner for the West Midlands appointed Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has appointed an acting traffic commissioner for England and Wales. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-commissioners-for-great-britain-publish-2020-21-annual-report 2021-08-10T09:38:10+01:00 Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2020-21 annual report The TCs� annual report to the Secretary of State is available to view and download. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-commissioners-for-great-britain-publish-2019-20-annual-report 2020-07-28T13:55:00+01:00 Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2019-20 annual report The TCs� annual report to the Secretary of State is available to view and download. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-commissioners-to-resume-in-person-hearings 2020-06-17T11:06:03+01:00 Traffic commissioners to resume in-person hearings Physical attendance at public inquiries and other hearings are due to resume from Monday 6 July, with social distancing measures in place. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-commissioners-require-electronic-communication-during-covid-19-outbreak 2020-03-23T19:18:00+00:00 Traffic Commissioners require electronic communication during coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak Transport regulators give strong guidance on how to maintain services following Government advice. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/senior-traffic-commissioner-issues-a-statutory-document-in-response-to-the-covid-19-outbreak 2020-03-17T20:12:00+00:00 Senior Traffic Commissioner issues a Statutory Document in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Document recognises the challenges that the Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicle industries will face in the coming months and seeks to support it through flexible working practices and a proportionate approach. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/2020-financial-levels-confirmed-for-commercial-vehicle-operators--2 2019-12-24T12:30:02+00:00 2020 financial levels confirmed for commercial vehicle operators Reviewed criteria applies to existing haulage, bus and coach operators and new applicants. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/continued-eu-access-for-uk-airlines-hauliers-and-bus-and-coach-operators-agreed 2019-03-19T15:30:11+00:00 Continued EU access for UK airlines, hauliers and bus and coach operators agreed Flights and access for hauliers and passenger transport between the UK and EU will continue whatever the Brexit outcome. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-online-service-for-commercial-drivers-to-pay-dvsa-fines 2019-02-05T16:37:48+00:00 New online service for commercial drivers to pay DVSA fines Lorry, van, bus and coach drivers can pay roadside fines from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) using a secure online service from 29 January 2019. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/commercial-vehicle-operators-using-old-tyres-to-face-investigations 2018-11-23T13:41:00+00:00 Commercial vehicle operators using old tyres to face investigations Vehicle operators found using tyres more than 10 years old will face a follow-up investigation and potential regulatory action. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/consultation-on-revised-guidance-for-goods-and-passenger-transport-industries 2018-07-16T09:00:00+01:00 Consultation on revised guidance for goods and passenger transport industries Statutory Documents amended to reflect legal changes and incorporate recent appeal decisions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-earned-recognition-scheme-launched 2018-04-24T20:48:15+01:00 DVSA earned recognition scheme launched The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition scheme was officially launched today (Tuesday 24 April 2018). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-businesses-to-benefit-from-dvsa-transport-scheme-announced 2018-01-31T09:30:17+00:00 First businesses to benefit from DVSA transport scheme announced Thirty businesses and public sector organisations are now benefiting from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition pilot. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-commissioners-call-for-commercial-vehicle-operators-to-make-urgent-improvements-on-brake-testing 2017-11-07T12:00:40+00:00 Traffic commissioners call for commercial vehicle operators to make urgent improvements on brake testing Industry regulators say collective effort is needed to address significant road safety risks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/richard-turfitt-appointed-as-senior-traffic-commissioner 2017-04-20T16:23:15+01:00 Richard Turfitt appointed as Senior Traffic Commissioner Transport Minister John Hayes appoints Richard Turfitt as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vehicle-operators-updated-guidance-from-traffic-commissioners 2016-12-22T11:34:14+00:00 Vehicle operators: updated guidance from Traffic Commissioners Revised statutory documents introduced from 1 January 2017. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/office-of-the-traffic-commissioner-opening-hours-christmas-and-new-year 2016-12-20T11:55:00+00:00 Office of the Traffic Commissioner opening hours: Christmas and New Year The Office of the Traffic Commissioner and Central Licensing Office will be closed at times during Christmas 2016 and New Year 2017. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/christmas-and-new-year-opening-times-2015 2015-12-14T14:27:10+00:00 Christmas and New Year opening times 2015 Christmas opening times for the Office of the Traffic Commissioner and Central Licensing Office.