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Running a vehicle recovery business: driver and vehicle safety rules

5 Mar 2025

Guidance setting out the rules to follow if you run a vehicle recovery business or drive a vehicle to recover other vehicles.

It includes rules about:
•    vehicle operator licences
•    drivers’ hours
•    keeping your vehicle safe to drive
•    vehicle weights
•    other licences you might need
•    equipment you might need

further information:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-for-recovery-operations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0c06ddbb-c2c4-4f00-9ddd-161147c69ba2&utm_content=immediately