HGV Licensing consultant appointed

It took some considerable time but at long last the appointment of a consultant for HGV licensing has been made. The move came after a number of incidents involving HGV’s that weren’t roadworthy, and the new consultant will be responsible for ensuring that HGV companies maintain their vehicles properly.

The Road Transport Act 2001 contains provisions so that operators of HGV’s / LGV’s ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy. The act is in force now, but the provisions have not come into play due to the fact that regulations haven’t been drafted for the registration and licensing of operators.

The HGV licensing consultant, Murray Oliver, has now been appointed

Ken Berry has been campaigning for the appointment for some time:

‘Obviously I’m pleased that they are moving the whole thing forward. We do tend to lag behind in certain legislative processes but I don’t want to be overly critical of government. Neither do I want to criticise the many safe operators there are but clearly for some its necessary to go down the regulatory route.’

A DoT spokesman stated:

‘We’ve appointed a consultant and we are due to meet with him this week to discuss the way forward.’

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