16 June 2014/Categories: Industry News
On the spot fines could be imposed on foreign truckers who drive while tired and put people's lives at risk.
The Department for Transport has launched a consultation on proposals to give enforcement officers the option of giving truck drivers on-the-spot fines rather than taking them to court.
Penalising truckers without a valid UK home address is currently more difficult than those with an address because they cannot be issued with a court summons.
The proposals would enable officers to issue a penalty for offences committed up to 28 days after an offence and allow enforcement of the new HGV road user levy for similar periods.
Roads minister Stephen Hammond said: "The option to issue a fine for this offence would provide an effective weapon in the fight against irresponsible driving by both foreign and UK drivers."
The consultation is to run until Monday August 11th.
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