Guidance

Prison transport manual: PSO 5400

Guidance for prisons on managing the day-to-day transport needs of the prison.

• From: HM Prison and Probation Service and Ministry of Justice
• Published: 18 April 2000

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Transport manual: PSO 5400

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Details

This prison service order (PSO) contains guidance and best practice on managing the day-to-day transport needs of a prison. It covers:

• different ways to meet the transport needs of the prison
• principles for official travel
• purchasing and replacing official vehicles
• environmental considerations
• maintenance
• driver training
• appropriate disposal of vehicles at the end of their life

This is a current PSO. It came into effect on 18 April 2000.

Published 18 April 2000