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International Vehicle Documentation for HGV

13 Jan 2021

The vehicle must be taxed and certain documents about your HGV and trailer carried with you if you drive a commercial vehicle carrying goods between countries. These include:

  • the vehicle and trailer registration documents
  • certificates for any specialist approvals the vehicle has
  • a goods vehicle operator licence disc
  • licences or permits needed for the journey
  • vehicle and trailer insurance documents
  • a GB sticker

further information:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vehicle-documents-required-for-international-road-haulage?utm_source=01ae453a-4b4e-4eaa-a54c-380cb48a5387&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate