Fleet operators using light commercial vehicles for international work are being urged to prepare for a major regulatory change coming into force in July 2026, which will see many vans brought into scope of tachograph and drivers’ hours rules for the first time. Under the new rules, vans and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) over 2.5 tonnes that are used for cross‑border transport into the EU will be required to operate with second‑generation smart tachographs. This change for

Last week the government released their long awaited strategy to improve road safety by implementing new rules and plans to help reduce deaths and injuries on UK roads.Th eir goal is is to have a 65% reduction in the number of adults and 70% reduction in the number of children (under 16) killed or seriously injured in road accidents by 2035. The strategy details a range of polices, mainly focusing on 4 themes: Supporting road users - policies such as introducing 3 or 6 mon