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National Highways has launched a journey planning campaign to help road users stay safe on the UK road network this autumn and winter. The campaign includes tips for drivers on how to prepare for long and unfamiliar journeys.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is reminding motorists that the provider of International Driving Permits (IDPs) will change. 

The last date to order VE103B pads for pre-Christmas delivery is this Friday. Failure for a driver to present a valid form when driving abroad could result in delays, fines, or the vehicle being impounded.

National Highways has launched a road safety campaign to help road users to stay safe on the UK road network this autumn and winter. The campaign includes tips for drivers on how to prepare for long journeys during holiday periods. 

The BVRLA has launched a new two-page PDF to help head office locations communicate the main areas of the association’s support available to their branches or franchisees.

Drivers travelling to France must display a clean air sticker in their vehicle to comply with local low emission zones. The stickers - known as Crit'Air vignettes depict the EURO standards of the vehicle.

Penalties are increasing from 13 February where a driver is found to be carrying a clandestine migrant, while a new penalty will be introduced for failing to adequately secure a goods vehicle. The maximum penalty per migrant could be as high as £20,000. The reforms are part of the UK Government’s continued fight against illegal migration.

Drivers of rented or leased vehicles, including company car drivers must carry a VE103 certificate when taking their vehicle abroad.

Do not make the same mistake as one leasing company did and send a vehicle abroad without a Vehicle on Hire Certificate (VE103), is the message from the Director of Fleet Services, Amanda Brandon ahead of the summer holiday period. 

New EU rules mean BVRLA members’ customers will need an International Operators’ Licence if they want to use light goods vehicles to transport goods for hire or reward into – or through – the EU from 21 May 2022.

With more people travelling since Covid restrictions across the UK and much of Europe have eased, the upcoming Whitsun school holiday and Jubilee bank holidays are expected to lead to a surge of travellers heading abroad.