Guidance Carry out international road haulage What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage. From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 28 September 2021 — See all updates Contents New rules for international road haulage in 2022 Coronavirus […]
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Driving in EU UK Guidance
Guidance Driving in Europe: UK licence holders living in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland Driving licence exchange and rules for drivers living in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. From: Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 31 December 2021 — See all updates Contents UK and […]
Ìnternational Bus Services
Guidance Run international bus or coach services and tours What UK bus and coach operators need to do to provide services, tours, holidays and trips into Europe and other countries. From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain, and Department for Transport Published 20 January 2021 Last updated 28 September 2021 — See all updates […]
International Haulage Licences UK
Guidance Check which international road haulage permits you need Find out which licences and permits you need to operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight above 3.5 tonnes on international journeys from the UK. From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain, and Department for Transport Published 4 September 2012 Last updated 27 August […]
UK Register for Road Haulage in EU
Guidance Register road haulage journeys within Europe from 2 February 2022 Check which types of journeys you’ll need to register online if you transport goods within Europe using a car and trailer, van or HGV from 2 February 2022. From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Published 26 August […]
Goods Vehicles to & From UK
Guidance Transport goods in and out of the UK using vans or car and trailers from 21 May 2022 What transport companies and couriers need to do to use vans and car and trailers over 2.5 tonnes to transport goods in and out of the UK from 21 May 2022. From: Department for Transport, Driver and […]
Bus Driver Documents UK 2021 Guidance
Guidance International bus or coach services and tours: vehicle documents Check which vehicle documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach across international borders. From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 28 September 2021 — See […]
HGV Driver Documents UK 2021 Guidance
Guidance Guidance International road haulage: HGV and trailer documents Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle. From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain, and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Published 7 September 2012 Last updated 28 September 2021 — See all […]
Roads Haulage EU UK Agreement
TITLE I: TRANSPORT OF GOODS BY ROAD Article ROAD.1: Objective 1. The objective of this Title is to ensure, as regards the transport of goods by road, continued connectivity between, through and within the territories of the Parties and to lay down the rules which are applicable to such transport. 2. The Parties agree not […]
Hauliers UK Guidance 2021
Guidance Transporting goods between Great Britain and the EU: guidance for hauliers and commercial drivers Guidance for haulage companies and commercial drivers moving goods between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the European Union. Published 8 January 2021 From: Department for Transport, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, HM Revenue & Customs, and Driver and Vehicle […]
RoRo EU to UK 2021 UK Guidance
Bringing goods to the UK from the EU through roll on roll off ports from 1 January 2021 New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It […]
Dept Transport Ire
Brexit and Transport – what you need to know Published: 1 November 2019 From: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport 1. Current Situation 2. Contact 3. Brexit and Ireland 4. Brexit and the EU 5. Brexit and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport 6. Motor Insurance and Green Cards (Proof of Motor Insurance) 7. […]
VAT on Freight Transport Services HMRC Guidance
Guidance Freight transport and associated services (VAT Notice 744B) How to account for VAT on services when a vehicle, ship or aircraft is provided, together with a driver or crew for the transport of goods. Published 24 December 2009 Last updated 31 December 2020 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents Detail 1. […]
Road Transport (Passenger)
Coach and Bus Services There are common EU rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services. Where the carriage takes place between EU and non-EU state, the regulation applies to the part of the journey within the EU territory crossed in transit. It is not applicable to the part of the journey […]
Road Transport (Goods)
Authorisation There are common rules for access to the market in the international carriage of goods by road within the EU. International carriage is undertaken subject to possession of a Community licence. A Community licence may be issued by an EU state to any haulier carrying goods by road for hire or reward which is […]
Road Transport Issues
Vehicles There is an EU directive on the dimensions and maximum weight authorised for national and international traffic. Member states may not authorise normal use on roads of goods that are outside the characteristics set in the legislation apart from standards relating to maximum height. Vehicles exceeding the maximum dimensions may only be used on […]
Transport [Irish Senate Report]
General Brexit poses a number of challenges in the transportation sector affecting aviation, cross-border public transport and travel to and transit through the United Kingdom to the rest of the European Union. These issues also overlap to a significant level with matters pertaining to the CTA, Northern Ireland, trade and the future relationship of the […]
Transport (UK White Paper)
Socio-economic cooperation There are many other areas where the UK and EU economies are closely linked, including transport, energy, civil judicial cooperation, intellectual property, and audit and accountancy. The particularly close integration between EU Member States in these areas reflects their membership of the Single Market, and the UK recognises that it will not be […]
Driving UK No Deal Notes
Purpose This guidance explains the additional documents you would need, as well as your driving licence, to drive in the EU after 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) if the UK leaves with no withdrawal agreement. Before 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) Your driving licence is valid in the EU. As long as you hold a UK licence, you can […]
Road Haulage UK No Deal Notes
Purpose This notice provides guidance for UK haulage companies and businesses using freight services on the implications for access to EU markets in the unlikely event that the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) with no agreement in place. It is important to stress that for road haulage our negotiating objective continues to […]
Vehicle Insurance No Deal Notes
Purpose For private and commercial motoring, we are seeking a deal to ensure that UK motorists can continue to drive in the EU without additional checks and documentation after we have left. This notice sets out the actions that UK motorists may wish to consider in order to continue to drive in the EU, if […]
Coach Services UK No Deal Notes
Purpose This notice provides guidance for UK bus and coach operators on the implications for access to EU markets in the unlikely scenario that the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 with no agreement in place. Before 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) Currently UK bus and coach operators carrying out international journeys must hold a Standard […]
Hauliers Requirements EU UK Agreement
Part A – Requirements for road haulage operators in accordance with Article ROAD.5 of this Agreement Section 1. Admission to, and the pursuit of, the occupation of road haulage operator Article 1 – Scope This Section governs admission to, and the pursuit of, the occupation of road haulage operator and shall apply to all road […]
Posting Drivers EU UK Agreement
Section 2. Posting of drivers Article 1 – Subject matter This Section lays down requirements for road haulage operators established in one of the Parties which, in the framework of the transport of goods, post drivers to the territory of the other Party in accordance with Article 3 of this Section. Nothing in this Section […]
Driver’s Competence EU UK Agreememt
Section 1. Certificate of professional competence Article 1 – Scope This Section applies to the activity of driving by anyone employed or used by a road haulage operator of a Party undertaking journeys referred to in Article ROAD.4 [Transport of goods between, through and within the territories of the Parties] of this Agreement and using […]
Driver Times Breaks EU UK Agreement
Section 2. Driving times, breaks and rest periods Article 1 – Scope 1. This Section lays down the rules on driving time, breaks and rest periods for drivers referred to in point (b) of Article ROAD 7 (1) of this Agreement undertaking journeys referred to in Article ROAD.4 [Transport of goods between, through and within […]
Haulage Vehicle Requirements EU UK Agreement
PART C – Requirements for vehicles used for the transport of goods in accordance with Article ROAD.8 of this Agreement Section 1. Weights and dimensions Article 1 – Subject matter and principles The maximum weights and dimensions of the vehicles that may be used for journeys referred to in Article ROAD.4 [Transport of goods between, […]
Tachographs Drivers Workshop Cars EU UK Agreement
Section 2. Requirements for tachographs, drivers’ cards and workshop cards Article 1 – Subject-matter and principles This Section lays down the requirements for vehicles within the scope of Section 2 of Part B of this Annex regarding the installation, testing, and control of tachographs, as referred to in Article ROAD 8 (2) of this Agreement. […]
Driving in EU UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Driving in the EU: UK licence holders living in the EU Driving licence exchange and rules for driving in EU countries. From: Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 30 April 2021 — See all updates Contents UK and EU driving licences Rules for driving in EU countries Print […]
International Haulage UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance International road haulage: HGV and trailer documents Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle. Published 7 September 2012 Last updated 31 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain, and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency […]
Haulage Permits UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Check which international road haulage permits you need Find out which licences and permits you need to operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight above 3.5 tonnes on international journeys from the UK. Published 4 September 2012 Last updated 31 December 2020 — see all updates From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Traffic Commissioners for Great […]
HGV Driver Documents UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance International road haulage: HGV driver documents Check which documents you need to carry if you’re the driver or a passenger in a lorry or other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) that crosses international borders. Published 3 September 2012 Last updated 31 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and Driver […]
UK EU Haulage Licence UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance UK Licence for the Community for international road haulage Get a UK Licence for the Community to transport goods by road to or through the EU, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, and the rules you have to follow. Published 31 December 2020 From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Contents If you […]
Road Haulage UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Carry out international road haulage What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Contents Apply for operator licences and permits Register your vehicle trailers Get specialist vehicle approvals Get the right […]
Bus Vehicle Documents UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance International bus or coach services and tours: vehicle documents Check which vehicle documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach across international borders. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Contents Vehicle and trailer registration documents […]
Bus Drivers UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance International bus or coach services and tours: driver documents Check which documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach that crosses international borders. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Contents Driving licences and international driving permits Driver CPC for […]
Bus Drivers UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Driving in the EU from 1 January 2021: bus and coach drivers What UK bus or coach drivers need to do to drive professionally in the EU from 1 January 2021. Published 25 February 2020 Last updated 28 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and Driver and Vehicle […]
HGV Drivers UK Post-Deal Guidance
Drivers Guidance Driving in the EU from 1 January 2021: lorry and goods vehicles drivers What UK lorry and goods vehicle drivers need to do to drive professionally in the EU from 1 January 2021. Published 25 February 2020 Last updated 28 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle […]
Road Freight Connectivity EU Preparedness
Reasons for and objectives of the proposal The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, if the Withdrawal Agreement1 is not ratified, the Unions’ primary and secondary law will cease to apply […]
Road Transport EU Readiness 2021
EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 10.12.2020 COM(2020) 826 final 2020/0362 (COD) Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on common rules ensuring basic road freight and road passenger connectivity following the end of the transition period mentioned in the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern […]
Transport Sector Changes
Common EU licensing schemes An operating licence for road transport is currently granted under a common EU scheme of regulation. After 2020 transport undertakings established in the United Kingdom no longer meet this requirement. The carriage of goods in the EU is subject to possession of a Community licence issued by the competent authorities of […]
Driving Licences (Irish Guidance)
Brexit and Driving Licences Anyone living in Ireland who holds a UK (including Northern Ireland) driving licence must exchange it for an Irish driving licence, before the 31 October 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020), in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal. If there is a no-deal Brexit, then after this date, if you are […]
UK Commons Committee Haulage Workforce
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Driving in the EU
Prepare to drive in the EU after Brexit What all drivers from the UK may need to do to drive in the EU and EEA when the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020). Published 25 October 2018 Last updated 12 March 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, […]
Road Haulage Guidance
International road haulage: operator licences and permits The licences and permits you need to operate gross vehicle weight vehicles above 3.5 tonnes on international journeys from the UK. Published 4 September 2012 Last updated 5 March 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Transport, Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain, and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Contents Being […]
Lorry & Goods Drivers Guidance
Prepare to drive in the EU after Brexit: lorry and goods vehicle drivers What truck and lorry drivers from the UK may need to do to drive in the EU and EEA when the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020). Published 14 January 2019 Last updated 5 March 2019 — see all updates From: […]
Bus & Coach Drivers Guidance
Prepare to drive in the EU after Brexit: bus and coach drivers What bus and coach drivers from the UK may need to do to drive in the EU and EEA when the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020). Published 14 January 2019 Last updated 5 March 2019 — see all updates From: Department […]
Taking a Lorry Abroad
Taking a lorry abroad You need a valid passport, the correct driving licence and must comply with EU rules on drivers’ hours and tachograph use. Passports All vehicle drivers, passengers and any crew members must have a valid passport. Visas You do not need a visa for entry into other EU member states if you hold an EU passport, but you […]
Driving Guidance
Prepare to drive in the EU after Brexit What all drivers from the UK may need to do to drive in the EU and EEA when the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020). Published 25 October 2018 Last updated 5 March 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, […]
Road Haulage Permit Guidance
ECMT international road haulage permits Permits to travel to or through European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) member countries, and the rules you have to follow. Published 26 November 2018 Last updated 5 March 2019 — see all updates From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Contents About the permits If the […]
Vehicle Type Approval Guidance
Vehicle type-approval if there’s no Brexit deal What vehicle and component manufacturers need to do to show they meet safety and environmental standards when the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020). Published 25 February 2019 From: Department for Transport, Vehicle Certification Agency, and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Contents Vehicle and component type-approval Stay informed […]
Road Haulage Permits No Deal
ECMT international road haulage permits Permits to travel to or through European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) member countries, and the rules you have to follow. Published 26 November 2018 Last updated 30 August 2019 — see all updates From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Contents Prepare for […]
International Road Haulage No Deal
Carry out international road haulage after Brexit What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage if there’s a no-deal Brexit. Published 8 August 2019 Last updated 29 August 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain, and Driver […]
Haulage Companies
Haulage companies operating between the UK and the EU Updated 21 December 2018 Contents Dealing with import VAT Changes to VAT IT systems Actions you can take now The trade that you carry out with the EU will broadly follow the customs controls that apply for the rest of the world. So, you will need […]
Haulage Permits UK Parliament
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EU Withdrawal Note Passenger Rights
Brussels, 27 February 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PASSENGER RIGHTS The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary and […]
EU Withdrawal Note Road Transport
NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF ROAD TRANSPORT The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another […]
Irish Government Notice Road Transport (2019)
Brexit Communications Notice to Licensed International Haulage and Passenger Operators While ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement is still the Government’s priority, we will continue our preparations for all scenarios. On 11 December 2018, the Government decided to give greater immediate priority to the preparations for a no deal Brexit. This work is ongoing and includes […]
Driving in EU 2021 UK Guidance
Driving in the EU from 1 January 2021 What UK drivers need to do to drive while visiting the EU from 1 January 2021. Published 25 February 2020 From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to […]
Road Haulage 2021 UK Guidance
Carry out international road haulage from 1 January 2021 What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage from 1 January 2021. Published 25 February 2020 From: Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from […]
Driving Licences Goods 2021 UK Guidance
Driving in the EU from 1 January 2021: lorry and goods vehicles drivers What UK lorry and goods vehicle drivers need to do to drive professionally in the EU from 1 January 2021. Published 25 February 2020 From: Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency The UK has left the EU This page tells you […]
Driving Licences Buses 2021 UK Guidance
Driving in the EU from 1 January 2021: bus and coach drivers What UK bus or coach drivers need to do to drive professionally in the EU from 1 January 2021. Published 25 February 2020 From: Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll […]
International Coach Services 2021 UK Guidance
Run international bus or coach services and tours from 1 January 2021 What UK bus and coach operators need to do to provide services, tours and holidays into Europe and other countries from 1 January 2021 Published 25 February 2020 From: Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency The UK has left the EU This […]