Information on new look V5
From the 15 August 2010 all V5C's that are issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will have a new look. The new V5C will make it clear that the registration certificate is not proof of ownership and will provide details of where you can get advice on buying a used vehicle.
The ‘scrap’ box has also been removed because all cars, light vans and three-wheeled motor vehicles- excluding motor tricycles, must be taken to an Authorised Treatment Facility, who should issue a Certificate of Destruction (CoD). Vehicles other than those already mentioned, should still be taken to an ATF to ensure they are destroyed to environmental standards. Anyone keeping the vehicle but breaking it up for parts, etc, should make a Statutory off Road Notification (SORN) to let DVLA know that the vehicle is being kept unlicensed and off the road.
Anyone with the existing blue version need not do anything as both types of document are still valid.
DVLA’s ‘Buyer Beware’ message advises that the V5C is only one of the things that buyers of used vehicles need to check. By making buyers aware of the risks, our aim is to help them to protect themselves and reduce the risk of getting caught out by criminals.
For more information on the V5c and our Buyer Beware consumer protection initiative, go to www.direct.gov.uk/buyerbeware for your information.
Click here to view the DVLA information flyer pdf showing the new look form (This is a large file and may take a few seconds to download)
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New Safety Requirements For Motorcyclists And Lorry And Bus Drivers
29 Mar 10
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Measures to improve skills and safety for new motorcycle riders, drivers of lorries and buses and new drivers who want to tow medium sized trailers were confirmed today by the Department for Transport (DfT) in conjunction with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
The new measures will ensure that Great Britain meets new European requirements on driver testing, training, examination and licensing which come into force in 2013. Other motorists will not be affected.
The main aspects of the new requirements are:
Motorcyclists - The current two categories of motorbike will be replaced with three - A1 (up to 125cc), A2 (up to 35Kw) and A (above 35Kw) - and new rules introduced for riders of larger bikes. Riders wanting to progress to larger categories of motorbikes will have to take a further test and there will be a rise in the minimum age from 21 to 24 for those wishing to start riding larger bikes without previous experience.
However, riders moving from smaller to larger motorcycles will not need to do a familiarisation course as originally proposed in the consultation. Instead, as suggested by the Motorcycle Industry Association, riders who have had a full licence for smaller bike for two years or more will need to be accompanied by an Authorised Trainer while on public roads until they have passed their test.
Trailer towing - New car and light van drivers wanting to tow trailers will be able to tow a slightly larger trailer on a normal car driving licence (category B), if they take a further test or undertake training. There will also be a restriction on the overall size of the vehicle/trailer combination that can be driven on a category B+E licence entitlement (car/light van plus trailer).
Licence renewals for bus and lorry drivers - at present, drivers of medium-sized and large buses and lorries need to renew their licences every five years once they reach the age of 45. Over-45s also need to demonstrate their fitness to drive through a full medical report. From 2013, under-45s who drive these vehicles will also need to confirm medical fitness and renew their licence every five years. However, under-45s will not require a full medical report and will still only need to renew their photograph every 10 years. All other drivers and riders will continue to renew their driving licences every 10 years as is currently the case.
Driving examiners - Compulsory initial qualification, periodic training and quality assurance checks for driving examiners will be required for driving examiners. The DSA already fulfils most of these requirements but the introduction of periodic training will enhance these existing arrangements.
Rosemary Thew, Chief Executive of the Driving Standards Agency which is responsible for delivering driver testing and setting standards for driver training, said:
“It’s important that everyone has the skills they need to drive or ride safely.
"We are grateful to everyone who responded to the consultation and are already working closely with the groups and industries that will be affected by these new requirements.”
Noel Shanahan, Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency which is responsible for the administration of driver licences and vehicle registration, said:
“We are implementing the requirements of the new directive with the least possible inconvenience to the UK bus and haulage industry who already operate to a high levels of safety with the vast majority of drivers in the industry already ensuring that they are fit to drive.
However, we believe that this new measure will provide a useful additional reminder for drivers."
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Tuesday, 23 March 2010 18:42 |
Environment Agency Consignee Returns for Hazardous Waste NOTICE
What do you need to do?
· Every three months you must send us a summary of all the hazardous waste you have received over that period. These are called Consignee Returns.
· This information includes details from the consignment note, which must accompany the movement of hazardous waste.
· You must submit your consignee return within a month of the end of each quarter. The next deadline for submitting returns is 30 April 2010.
· However, if the ELV has come direct from a householder there is no requirement for the waste to be consigned and therefore there is no requirement to send us consignee returns for these movements.
· The Consignee Returns must be sent to our Finance department in Peterborough. You must not send them to your local Environment Agency office.
· We have a system in place which lets you make these returns electronically. Alternatively, you can send us paper copies.
· You must use the format we have set for submitting returns.
Where can you find out more information?
· On our website at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/elvhazwasteregs
· Call our general enquiries line 08708 506 506 (Mon-Fri 8am – 6pm)
· Speak to your local inspector
What happens if you do not send this information?
· It is an offence not to submit a consignee return when required, under Regulation 53 of the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005.
· Failure to comply with this may result in enforcement action being taken against you.
· You could receive a fixed penalty notice costing you £300 if you do not submit the returns on time.
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If you are an ATF and depolute vehicles with Air Con systems this affects you.
All persons working on air conditioning and refrigeration systems (this includes Authorised Treatment Facilities of ELV's as well as the motor trade servicing air conditioning) are legally required to have the operatives trained and qualified to legally work on these systems from July 2010
Operators of relevant systems also have a range of obligations including prompt leakage repair, leakage checking and record keeping and ensuring qualified personnel are used.
Who is affected by the EC F gas Regulation?
On 2nd April 2008 the Commission published its minimum requirements for refrigeration handling qualifications, Reg EC 307/2008. These have been adopted by City & Guilds of London and Institutive of the Motor Industry Awards Ltd, whose specific automotive refrigerant handling qualifications meet the regulation requirements. This means after 4th July 2010 only personnel trained to one of these standards and possessing the aforementioned qualifications will be legally allowed to degas an ELV and handle any refrigerant produced and recovered. In addition, specified products and equipment that contain F gases will be subject to labelling requirements and specific uses of F gases and products that contain F gases are controlled or banned by the EC Regulation. These cover certain uses of sulphur hexafluoride for magnesium die-casting, use of certain F gases in non-refillable containers, fire protection systems, tyres, one component foams, novelty aerosols, footwear and windows and self chilling cans.
Guidance and interpretation:
http://www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/sectors/sustainability/fgases/page28889.html http://www.garageequipment.uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/F-Gas%20Solutions.pdf
The BVSF is in the process of setting up training schemes for interested member companies, please contact your federation if you would like to be involved.
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