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Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
What transport companies and couriers need to do to use vans and car and trailers over 2.5 tonnes to transport goods in Europe.
Using seat belts in minibuses, coaches and other buses: advice and guidance on legal standards.
This document provides general guidance and advice on the legislative…
You need to apply for a vehicle operator licence if you use a van or other light goods vehicle to transport goods in Europe.
How vans and light goods vehicles are inspected when they're being approved under the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme to make sure they're safe to be used.
How drivers, transport staff and bridge owners can prevent vehicles from hitting bridges and what to do if a bridge strike happens.
How you should fit digital tachograph units in cars and vans if the manufacturer didn't supply instructions.
Guidance to drivers on changes in the law which allow category B licence holders to drive alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) up to 4.25 tonnes.
How to keep your company’s fleet of vans and safe to drive and cost-effective.
The research, statistics and professional opinions which form the basis of the national standard for driving cars and light vans.
How to avoid the top 10 reasons vans and light goods vehicles don't pass the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection.
Post holders given access to van statistics up to 24 hours prior to release.
What you need to check inside and outside of your van during a daily walkaround check.
Guide to the 2019 to 2020 survey of van keepers plus supporting technical documents.
The law on the use of tyres on steering axle or axles of affected goods vehicles, buses, minibuses and coaches on Great Britain's roads.
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