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IRL – Department of Transport Announces New HGV Eco Driving Standard

The Irish Department of Transport has today (Feb 27 25) proudly launched the new HGV Eco Driving Standard, a significant step toward supporting more sustainable and efficient driving practices within the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sector.

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien said:

“The introduction of the HGV Eco Driving Standard is an important development in our efforts to create a more sustainable transport sector. By adopting these practices, we can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the existing vehicle fleet and promote a greener future for Ireland […]

Dates confirmed for 2025 European Roadside HGV Inspections

The European Traffic Police Organisation, ROADPOL, is planning three ‘Truck & Bus’ operations across Europe this year, focusing on trucks, among other vehicles. The first operation is scheduled for next month.

HGVs represented 11% of vehicles involved in fatal road collisions

HGVs represented 11% of vehicles involved in fatal road collisions. In most of these collisions either the driver of the other vehicle or a pedestrian was killed.

Research presented by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) at the annual Driving for Work seminar,

ROADPOL Finishes Another Successful Tachograph Master Class

ROADPOL finished another successful Master class on Digital Tachograph Security.

Participants – 15 European National Police Forces

The participants received certificates upon completion of the course, confirming their proficiency in tachograph manipulation detections.

Volvo Trucks launches next-generation safety systems to protect pedestrians and cyclists

Busy traffic situations pose daily safety risks to vulnerable road users. This is why Volvo Trucks is introducing two safety systems focusing on protecting pedestrians and cyclists.

EU Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN)

Election of Chair and Vice-Chairs

At the TRAN constitutive meeting of 23 July 2024, Members elected Elissavet VOZEMBERG-VRIONIDI (EPP, EL), as Chair for two and a half years.

“Digital co-driver” pilot project for lorries in Germany

Special navigation devices make large and heavy goods transport easier.

Transporting heavy or large loads is complicated. Lorry drivers are only allowed to drive on special roads, […]

Minimum breaks and rest periods in occasional road passenger transport [Regulation (EU) 2024/1258]

Driver fatigue, characterized by poor steering control, decreased reaction time, poor speed tracking, and loss of attention, is a significant risk factor that endangers drivers, passengers, and other road users. […]

MEPs back updates to EU rules on driving licences to improve road safety

Mobile driving licences, self-assessment of fitness to drive and better awareness of pedestrians are some of the changes to EU driving licence rules by MEPs on Wednesday (28 February 2024) .

Ultra-long mega trucks on EU roads

Germany’s transport minister wants to increase the number of permitted routes in the EU.

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