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

19 Aug 2020

Advice issued to assist the transport industry during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

 

Details

 

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.

 

The most recent update includes reference to the need for bus operators to advise local authorities when returning to pre Covid-19 levels.

 

Updated 17 August 2020 - Published 18 March 2020

 

Further information: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/909745/200814_Advice_Note_v9.pdf