Heavy Goods Vehicles

Regional court blocks Milan’s plan to require blind spot detection systems on lorries

ETSC sets out concerns regarding wider expansion of megatrucks

Transport ministers speak out on ‘cars for kids’, teenage lorry driver training and alcohol limits for novice drivers

Euro NCAP to test lorry safety

Euro NCAP publishes latest van safety ratings and announces HGV rating scheme

European bus and coach drivers threaten to leave profession over proposed revisions to driving and rest time rules

Spain could require alcohol interlocks on buses and lorries

Letter: Direct vision standards for lorries and buses

How will the future UK-EU relationship impact road safety?

14 December 2020 – Online Event – How to improve the safety of goods vehicles in the EU?

UK position on driving hours and digital tachographs criticised

COVID-19: Legal framework in place for suspension of certain EU transport safety regulations

Exploitative conditions for lorry drivers during lockdown revealed by union investigation

Report calls for action on goods vehicle safety

How to improve the safety of goods vehicles in the EU? (PIN Flash 39)

Letter: Prioritising transport safety during and after the COVID-19 crisis

Van drivers on international routes will need tachographs under EU deal on driving and resting times

COVID-19: Concerns over suspension of EU road safety laws amid lock-down

Germany updates road traffic law with new rules on lorry turning speed, legal passing distance for bicycles and new cycling zones

Longer, safer lorry cabs permitted two years earlier