Can I be confident of driver welfare if long queues develop on approaches to Channel Ports?
The UK government plan is that queues should not develop, at least on the UK side of the border. The UK government has secured sites
Is use of ‘Check an HGV is ready to cross the border’ mandatory?
It is expected that ‘Check an HGV is ready to cross the border’ will be compulsory for vehicles approaching the Channel ports in Kent, but
What documents will drivers need?
In addition to documents covering their vehicles and their loads, drivers of goods vehicles will require at least the following A Certificate Of Professional Competence
What will happen to a driver if they approach a port without the necessary documents?
They may be turned away from the border and / or fined (possibly as much as £300, levied on the driver personally). The UK government
When will ‘Check an HGV is ready to cross the border’ (formerly known as ‘Smart Freight’) be ready?
The ‘Check an HGV is ready to cross the border’ system is expected to be ready for limited “Beta” testing in October 2020. The government has
Who is responsible for furnishing documents to officials?
In the UK, it is the duty of traders (or their agents) to ensure that vehicle drivers have the right documents and permissions to cross