Lorry and Bus Legislation
This page contains a list of the legislation related to both lorry and bus operators.
Statutory annual tests on, and implement plating requirements for lorries and buses.
Road Traffic Act 1988, S45 to 53 as amended by the Road Traffic Act 1991.
Carriage of dangerous goods regulations
Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974; sections 20(2)(a),(c) to (g), (j), (k) and section 22; Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations 1996; carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (Driver Training) Regulations 1996.
Display of VED disks
S49 Vehicle Excise Registration Act 1994.
Lorry and bus driver licence regulations
Road Traffic Act 1988 as amended; Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems Act 1989; Motor Vehicle (Minimum age for Driving ) Community Rules Regulations 1975, SI 2036/75; Driving Licences (Community Driving Licence) Regulations 1982, SI 1555/82 as amended; Driving Licences (Exchangeable Licence) Order 1984, SI 672/84 as amended; The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Heavy Goods Vehicle and Public Service Vehicles) Regulations 1990, SI 2611/90; The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Large Goods and Passenger Carrying Vehicles) Regulations 1990, SI 2612/90 as amended; Goods Vehicles (Ascertainment of Maximum Gross Weight) Regulations 1976, SI 555/76; Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) Order, SI 1208/75 as amended.
Register of the authorised independent Speed Limiter Calibrators.
EC Directive 92/6 and Construction and Use Regulations, S36(A) and 36(B).
Carriage by road of radioactive substances.
The Radioactive Substances (Carriage by Road) (GB) Regulations 1974.
Tachograph Calibration Scheme including routine checks on Tachograph Calibration Centres.
Transport Act 1968, S97 as amended by various Statutory Instruments.
Lorry and Bus Drivers’ Hours Regulations
Road Traffic Act 1988 as amended by the Road Traffic Act 1991; Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981; Road Traffic (Foreign Vehicles) Act 1972, S1, S2 and S4.
Vocational drivers’ licences.
Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 and Transport Act 1985 ss.6,8,19 and 22.
Vehicles impounding (for unauthorised use)
Goods Vehicle (Licensing of Operators) Act 1985 ss. 13, 15, 17, 21-28, 30-32, 35, 36,49. Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 ss.14,16, 17 21, 49A, 54 and Transport Act 1985 s 28
Lorry and bus Operator Licensing Scheme (including impounding of lorries used by illegal operators)
Road Traffic Act 1988 as amended by the Road Traffic Act 1991; Transport Acts 1968, 1980, 1982 and 1985; Transport Act 1968, S64(ii), S68 & S69(i); Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981, S8, S9 & S9(a); Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995. Transport Act 2000 S262.
Condition of lorries in use
Road Traffic Act 1988, S41 & 42, S49 to 52, S68 to 71, S73 and S78 to S79 as amended by the Road Traffic Act 1991; Heavy Commercial Vehicles Controls & Regulations) Act 1973, S3; Road Traffic (Foreign Vehicles) Act 1972, S1, S2 and S4.
Conduct initial certification and type certification inspections on buses.
Finance Act, 1973, S56(i) & (ii); European Community Act 1972, S2(ii); International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs Act 1976.
Code of Practice regarding Immigration and Asylum
Section 33 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, with regard to Buses and Coaches.
Control of Alcohol at Sporting Events
Section 1 (1) of the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol) Act 1985, as amended by the Public Order Act 1986; section 70 of Part V of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980.
All of this legislation can be found from Her Majesty’s Stationery Office.
Other Related Material
The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations 1995
Online version of Statutory Instrument 1995 No.2869. [This information is held on an external site.]
Diesel Smoke Test Poster
A poster giving advice for owners of diesel vehicles at MOT tests.
Roadside Emissions Check Leaflet
A leaflet describing the importance of the emissions check as well as what the check involves.
Compulsory Training Directive Explanatory Note
News
02-06-08 New construction requirements consultation
The Department for Transport has today begun consulting on new construction requirements to be met by vehicle manufacturers.[This information is held on an external site]
05-06-08 DVLA in 'Licence to Thrill' car giveaway
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) today launched a free prize draw to win a car for motorists renewing their vehicle tax - with three new cars up for grabs each month for a year.[This information is held on an external site]
04-06-08 Highways Agency at Bikefest UK this weekend - helping bikers to stay safe on the roads
"Great Roads, Great Rides", a free DVD from the Highways Agency, will be handed out to bikers and visitors to the second Bikefest UK at Donington Park, Leicestershire on Saturday 7 June.