professional drivers and drivers – epda
The professional drivers’ and drivers’ There are professional drivers and drivers with HGV/PSV licences. The professional driver is the person who follows the rules and regulations, designed to protect the professional driver’s wellbeing, create fair competition and to keep workers and all other road users safe. Professional drivers know and respect these rules and regulations. They […]
The Cab is not an apartment – epda
Now it’s official no more 45h sleeping in the vehicles “The Cab is not an apartment” In Europe, the Professional Drivers are not allowed to spend their regular weekly rest period in the vehicle. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) came to this verdict after many years of litigation on Wednesday (20 Dec 2017) in […]
French Blockade – epda
PARIS (AFP) – Hundreds of truckers blocked France’s borders with Italy and Belgium on Tuesday, angry at EU rule changes that they say fail to protect them from low-cost eastern European competition.Drivers began blocking the Frejus tunnel in Modane, eastern France, before dawn, at one point leaving more than 200 heavy goods trucks waiting to cross into […]
Euros 2016 – epda
Here are a few things that you will need to know when traveling in France for the Euros There are approximately 12,000 petrol stations in the country and as of Thursday 2nd June, over 3700 service stations have reported a shortage for at least one fuel type according to French fuel website Carbeo.com. Below is […]
FPC Drivers Hours UK – epda
UK Drivers Hours Changes Come into Effect Today the 1st November in the UK but not the same in Northern Ireland Today is the start of a new enforcement policy on ‘Drivers Hours’ offences in the UK by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The new regulation allows for fixed penalty charges to be […]
Drug Test – epda
Driving under the influence of drugs has been illegal since 1961. However, a new offence has been created for anyone being found in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle with the presence of cannabis, cocaine or heroin in their system. Previously, Gardaí were required to prove impairment but you’re now liable for prosecution if one […]
Brexit Insurance Card – epda
BREXIT AND GREEN CARDS Q&A The information detailed in this Q&A relates to the provision of Green Cards to Irish registered motor vehicles in the event that a ‘no deal’ Brexit takes place. In that situation a motorist with an Irish registered motor vehicle who wishes to drive it in Northern Ireland or elsewhere in […]
Driving In Heavy Rain – epda
Top Tips for Driving in Extremely Wet Conditions As a professional driver please share your experience with your friends and family to ensure that they are aware of the dangers of driving in these conditions. Ask that they only travel if is absolutely necessary. 1. Turn on your lights, in excessive down pours turn on fog lights […]
Newsletter Register – epda
Our quarterly newsletter and spontaneous news flashes are full of up to date information that includes commentary and facts relating to Professional Driver for Goods and Passenger Transport in Ireland and Europe. If you wish to sign up to receive this newsletter and flash news simply finish the form below. Your EPDA Team Subscribe to […]
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