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Offences in Transport

Offences in Transport for Operators in HGV and PSV

Operating dangerously, unroadworthy and poorly maintained vehicles is a serious offence and can have serious consequences to your operating licence, Transporting dangerous goods in an unsafe manner, carrying goods or passengers without the correct driving licence or not abiding by the drivers hours are all offences and can lead to a public inquiry or even your operators licence being revoked meaning that you will no longer be able to run a transport business on an operators licence.

If you have committed an offence or feel you may be, contact The Transport Consultant and we can advise you on what you need to do to ensure that these offences are not committed. The importance of maintaining your vehicles, ensuring roadworthiness, driving with the correct licences, compliance and drivers hours is paramount to your business and your operators licence.
Contact us now to discuss operating licence offences.
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DVSA Impounding

Vehicles can be impounded where the DVSA have reasonable cause to suspect a vehicle is being used illegally.
Any vehicles that are not recovered by its owners is liable to be sold or scrapped. The decision to impound a vehicle can have serious financial implications for owners.

The Transport Consultant have an excellent track record of assisting our clients in recovering goods and passenger vehicles which have been impounded. Give us a call and let us assist you in recovering your vehicle.

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Driver Conduct Offence

There are several offences that could result in a Traffic Commissioner driver conduct hearing. This may include using a mobile phone, other hand held devices (including scrolling through playlists or taking photos). Other offences may include overtaking dangerously, ignoring traffic lights and driving under the influence of drink and drugs.The Traffic Commissioner’s role is to determine whether a driver can be trusted to drive large vehicles safely and in compliance with the law.
If the Traffic Commissioner receives a number of referrals for a driver regarding offences, then the driver may be able to make representations on the offences and the impact it has on driving larger vehicles. However, for more serious offences, the driver will be called ibto a driver conduct hearing (DCH). This is a firmal tribunal hearing before the traffic commissioner, similar to a court hearing.
If you or one of your drivers have been called into a driver conduct hearing after committing offences, then contact The Transport Consultant for advice and support with dealing with Driver Conduct Offence.
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Tachograph Offence

Tachograph record a range of data, including distance, speed and driving time. This is used to ensure that drivers stay within the regulations as set out by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency
Tachographs are recording devices used by drivers of:
  • Heavy goods vehicles
  • Public services vehicles
  • Vehicles that carry 12 or more passengers
Failure to adhere to these regulations, can lead to tachograph offences.
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Tachograph offences are actions or omissions that breach the regulations and fall into several categories.

  • Driving without a tachograph
  • Tampering your tachograph or he unit
  • Exceeding speed limits
  • Failure to download tachograph data
  • Inaccurate tachograph records
  • Using someone else’s tachograph card
  • Failure to carry tachograph records
  • Failure to store and your records at the operating centre
Tachographs are subject to legal requirements that both the driver and operator must follow which include drivers hours regulations. The regulations for drivers ensure that the drivers take enough rest to prevent fatigue and improve road safety.
Penalties for Tachograph offences can lead to penalties that can range from fines to imprisonment, these depend on the nature of the offence and the severity of the breach.

Tachograph offences can be dealt in one of the following ways:

  • Verbal warnings
  • Rectification notice
  • Prohibition notice
  • Vehicle seizures
  • Referral to the Traffic Commissioner
  • Fines
  • Imprisonment
If you are facing a tachograph offence or fear that you may do, get in touch with The Transport Consultant for advice and to help you act fast in protecting you and your business. We will review all the evidence and take action accordingly.
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