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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice for Heavy Goods (HGV) and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operators

7 Apr 2020

To recognise that the goods and passenger carrying industries may face significant challenges in the coming months, The Senior Traffic Commissioner has issued temporary guidance to the traffic commissioners on the way they carry out their regulatory duties during this period.

 

The attached document contains additional advice that will change as the situation develops.

You are advised to regularly check this page to ensure you have the most recent information available to you.

 

Document last updated on 6 April 2020.

Most recent update includes advice for when a transport manager is furloughed

Published 18 March 2020

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advice-heavy-goods-and-public-service-vehicle-operators-covid-19