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I think this has always been the law, vehicles over 30cwt have to have sidelights on after dark. A layby is still part of the carraigeway unless it has a P sign in which case you are ok. Just hardly ever enforced up to now. any vehicle needs sidelights on roads with a speed limit exceeding 30mph too

Construction and use is a bollocks argument. The vehicle is CONSTRUCTED to limit POWER from the engine to the wheels (layman term, don't shoot me down with intricate knowledge) They are ALSO CONSTRUCTED to ROLL under their own weight downhill up to the SPEED LIMIT when on eco roll (or to your prefer...

leave off. Are you working. No. You are on break!! I am a night driver. And scroll through social media. It’s break. I’m not working. im not saying you can't. I'm just saying of your employer can argue it's affecting your work then.... A rest, absolutely you can. But a break there's no requirement ...

on what planet is scrolling on social media not recuperation? Do you get paid to be on social media. Are you working? Is it part of your job to be on social media. 🙄 for example if you're a night driver, scrolling through social media won't recuperate your eyes. Which suffer when driving nights lea...

Only on a rest, do you need to be able to dispose of your time freely. A break, however, must be used entirely for recuperation. Depending on your outlook, scrolling on social media etc might not be considered recuperation. Talking on the phone to a loved one, however, might be. on what planet is s...

Only on a rest, do you need to be able to dispose of your time freely.
A break, however, must be used entirely for recuperation.
Depending on your outlook, scrolling on social media etc might not be considered recuperation.
Talking on the phone to a loved one, however, might be.

so in theory I couldn’t sit and do the crossword? depends how the authorities would see if it was recuperation or not. I'd love to see a driver being taken to court for that though. So I think we all know the answer on practice, but I suggest it's one of those "if they really want to find some...

Incorrect. The only criteria for taking a break is that no work is undertaken. almost. The break must also be used exclusively for recuperation. So, arguably (and I am clutching at straws here) going to the gym or doing anything strenuous wouldn't count either. Nor would anything else mentally or p...

Are you allowed to leave the site to go to the shops, get food/drink etc.. or have access to onsite canteen or rest facilities, if yes then you can take a break and you can take it in the cab if you want, if not then no you can't take a break, this is covered on cpc courses so pay attention I know ...

A1 North at Darrington, inside lane, I left ample sized gaps for others to merge into... How many took the opportunity to get over...??? None, all just kept on flying past to push their way over past the 200 yard marker.... Push their way over, not merge in turn because it was a free for all... Clo...

A1 North at Darrington, inside lane, I left ample sized gaps for others to merge into... How many took the opportunity to get over...??? None, all just kept on flying past to push their way over past the 200 yard marker.... Push their way over, not merge in turn because it was a free for all... Clo...

A1 North at Darrington, inside lane, I left ample sized gaps for others to merge into... How many took the opportunity to get over...??? None, all just kept on flying past to push their way over past the 200 yard marker.... Push their way over, not merge in turn because it was a free for all... Clo...

Mastrain wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:08 pm

wiffenti wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:07 pm

Mastrain wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:07 pm

well I do between 56 and 73 hours a week and take off 2 was holiday

but remember you can only average 48 hours a week

yeah but waiting to tip lie on the bed and get paid which some places can be 2 to 4 hours

very lucky if you get paid breaks

Mastrain wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:07 pm

wiffenti wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:07 pm

Mastrain wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:04 pm

joys of tramping get the 15 hours in Park up and do it again next day and so on

who's doing 60 hours, 50 weeks of the year?

well I do between 56 and 73 hours a week and take off 2 was holiday

but remember you can only average 48 hours a week

Mastrain wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:04 pm

whitech wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:03 pm

Mastrain wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:03 pm

850 900 after tax is a good wage

but you're doing nearly 2 weeks work in one week, to get that

joys of tramping get the 15 hours in Park up and do it again next day and so on

who's doing 60 hours, 50 weeks of the year?

We fitted them a few years back to one of our fleets and drivers created hell over it and got the Union involved which I could see their point. But when one of our drivers was involved in a fatality and a witness claimed he was playing with something in his cab possibly a phone when we reviewed the...

someone been on a speed awareness course 🤣 not me, never been caught Great answer Never been caught it's true. Sometimes it can't be helped and you get done. I've been very lucky so far, quite a few times I probably deserved to be done but somehow avoided it, by luck/chance etc, but mainly by speed...

BlackPong wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:23 pm

wiffenti wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:22 pm

lawixey06 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:22 pm Lesson to be learnt from this is, don’t speed.
Question though is, if it’s a private road does it have a speed limit displayed. !!

doesn't necessarily need one. 30mph if unsigned and built up area

someone been on a speed awareness course

not me, never been caught

lawixey06 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:22 pm Lesson to be learnt from this is, don’t speed.
Question though is, if it’s a private road does it have a speed limit displayed. !!

doesn't necessarily need one. 30mph if unsigned and built up area

jimegioMud wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:10 pm Nothing myself but my mate got fired on Christmas Eve for going over 4.5hrs by 3 minutes.
First infringement in 12 months.

unfair dismissal surely

Depends what’s written in your contract and what notice period you have to give, do the right thing do your notice leave on good terms never have a problem and can always go back, done drivers are there own worse enemy… it doesn't depend what's written at all. Might be dishonorable, but they cant w...

Depends what’s written in your contract and what notice period you have to give, do the right thing do your notice leave on good terms never have a problem and can always go back, done drivers are there own worse enemy… it doesn't depend what's written at all. Might be dishonorable, but they cant w...

Depends what’s written in your contract and what notice period you have to give, do the right thing do your notice leave on good terms never have a problem and can always go back, done drivers are there own worse enemy… it doesn't depend what's written at all. Might be dishonorable, but they cant w...

Depends what’s written in your contract and what notice period you have to give, do the right thing do your notice leave on good terms never have a problem and can always go back, done drivers are there own worse enemy… it doesn't depend what's written at all. Might be dishonorable, but they cant w...

Depends what’s written in your contract and what notice period you have to give, do the right thing do your notice leave on good terms never have a problem and can always go back, done drivers are there own worse enemy… it doesn't depend what's written at all. Might be dishonorable, but they cant w...

Yes

Charlo-Bee wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:24 am

wiffenti wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:22 am

lewisallo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:22 am Trying paying a mortgage on universal credits.

mortgage is often less than rent

you don’t get any help with housing if you have a mortgage…

well isn't that ridiculous

lewisallo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:22 am Trying paying a mortgage on universal credits.

mortgage is often less than rent

Drivers choice. And I'll tell you why Planners can plan whatever they want, but if YOU do not feel sufficiently rested then the onus is on YOU as the driver. End of discussion. No one can make you do it. However, repeatedly claiming to be unfit for work due to tiredness, might start the ball rolling...

Your signing to acknowledge the transport manager has made you aware of it. The fact that you did it cannot be disputed. Wether it’s illegal or not is also irrelevant. The transport manager needs to prove that he has made you aware of it. It’s hard to avoid over speeds I agree but he doesn't though...

Your signing to acknowledge the transport manager has made you aware of it. The fact that you did it cannot be disputed. Wether it’s illegal or not is also irrelevant. The transport manager needs to prove that he has made you aware of it. It’s hard to avoid over speeds I agree but he doesn't though...

yes you can. It’s breaking construction and use regulations for a speed limited vehicle and is classified as driving without due care and/or driving without being in proper control. It seems however that you really need to have someone on a bad day to do anything about it. I guarantee pretty much e...

Can still be prosecuted for not being in correct control of the vehicle IE allowing it to surpass the set speed limiter speed no you can't 🤦‍♂️ yes you can. It’s breaking construction and use regulations for a speed limited vehicle and is classified as driving without due care and/or driving withou...

natteer11 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:34 am Can still be prosecuted for not being in correct control of the vehicle IE allowing it to surpass the set speed limiter speed

no you can't

wilppahan wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:35 pm

Jimmun8 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:34 pm Why would you do a 11 & a half hr shift with just a 15 minute break?

he can’t over 9hours is 30min break is needed

over 9 hours is 45 mins break needed

Any work between 6&9 hours is to be 30 min break total yeah that’s how I understand it but I’d only worked 7 and a half hours meaning I still have 1 hour 32 minutes to take the second 15 min making the total 30 right? you have 6 hours from your last 15 minute break to take another 15. You have ...

you are wrong You are into first min driving when tacho is showing zero You must stop on 4.29 or before or its getting called up time That really is bad advice thats wrong that you are giving out I'm not wrong at all fella. 4hr30 is LEGAL you are still wrong 430 shows you have driven 430 and are in...

you are wrong You are into first min driving when tacho is showing zero You must stop on 4.29 or before or its getting called up time That really is bad advice thats wrong that you are giving out I'm not wrong at all fella. 4hr30 is LEGAL you are still wrong 430 shows you have driven 430 and are in...

you are wrong You are into first min driving when tacho is showing zero You must stop on 4.29 or before or its getting called up time That really is bad advice thats wrong that you are giving out I'm not wrong at all fella. 4hr30 is LEGAL you are still wrong 430 shows you have driven 430 and are in...

its actually 4.29 because once over that you are into 4 .30 mins driving Remember you drive less than a min from the start and it shows zero wrong. 4hr30 is what you're permitted to drive. So 4hr30 is what is allowed to be displayed, which as already pointed out is in effect up to 4hr30:29 but obvi...

You were just 1 sec out... 4:30:29 still counts as 4:30... its actually 4.29 because once over that you are into 4 .30 mins driving Remember you drive less than a min from the start and it shows zero wrong. 4hr30 is what you're permitted to drive. So 4hr30 is what is allowed to be displayed, which ...

a statement said by no Scots or Irish trucker ever. It can take us a full shift just to get from collection to delivery point. Trust me. even 2 or 3 mph can be the difference to getting home on a Friday or catching the boat for the Irish. 4mph difference is up to 40 miles on a 10hr drive... but no,...

F**k sake your not going to gain hardly any time going at 60mph than 56mph if paid by the hour why rush about a statement said by no Scots or Irish trucker ever. It can take us a full shift just to get from collection to delivery point. Trust me. even 2 or 3 mph can be the difference to getting hom...

F**k sake your not going to gain hardly any time going at 60mph than 56mph if paid by the hour why rush about a statement said by no Scots or Irish trucker ever. It can take us a full shift just to get from collection to delivery point. Trust me. even 2 or 3 mph can be the difference to getting hom...

If the sign was a triangle then you've done nothing wrong, it is just a warning sign. A circular sign, however, and yes, you've committed an offence of passing a prohibition sign due to your vehicle height. Also, however, the sign pertains to vehicle height, not necessarily the height of the bridge....

haigh8sh wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:04 pm If the company state that the height is 13’4 then you would be expected to drive it accordingly

but the height can't be overstated by that amount legally. Has to be within a certain amount

Utter bollocks if your print out reads 4.30 then it’s 4.30 not an infringement if it reads 4.31 then you went over. Ask to see tachomaster I hit 4.30 dead loads of time well 4.29 and then some it reads as 4.30 no infringement on tachomaster 4.31 is an infringement or say 4.30 and a few seconds and ...

you are wrong and there is nothing on that link to prove otherwise. haha, After a driving period of no more than 4.5 hours, a driver MUST IMMEDIATELY take a break of at least 45 minutes unless they take a rest period. A break taken in this way must not be interrupted. How can you even interpret thi...

you can do 4.30 driving......45 minute break.....then a further 4.30 driving.....then after that show some 'other work' for checks and doing paperwork? How is this any different?.......there is no law that says you can't do 4.30 driving then unload for an hour then have 45 minute break.......you wo...

perfectly legal though. After a driving period of no more than 4.5 hours, a driver must immediately take a break of at least 45 minutes unless they take a rest period. A break taken in this way must not be interrupted Source: https://www.gov.uk/ you can do 4.30 driving......45 minute break.....then...

perfectly legal though. After a driving period of no more than 4.5 hours, a driver must immediately take a break of at least 45 minutes unless they take a rest period. A break taken in this way must not be interrupted Source: https://www.gov.uk/ you can do 4.30 driving......45 minute break.....then...

It's a company thing. Some companies have the analysis set up to say that 4 30 is an infringement where in law it's not. Royal Mail have exactly the same thing. You will not get a ticket from DVSA for driving 4 30, and you dont need to take a break immediately either, you can do other work if you w...

It's a company thing. Some companies have the analysis set up to say that 4 30 is an infringement where in law it's not. Royal Mail have exactly the same thing. You will not get a ticket from DVSA for driving 4 30, and you dont need to take a break immediately either, you can do other work if you w...

It's a company thing. Some companies have the analysis set up to say that 4 30 is an infringement where in law it's not. Royal Mail have exactly the same thing. You will not get a ticket from DVSA for driving 4 30, and you dont need to take a break immediately either, you can do other work if you w...

It's a company thing. Some companies have the analysis set up to say that 4 30 is an infringement where in law it's not. Royal Mail have exactly the same thing. You will not get a ticket from DVSA for driving 4 30, and you dont need to take a break immediately either, you can do other work if you w...

That being said, 1250mm is a fairly standard height from my limited knowledge. Most standard boxes etc will be 1250 but if you want or need a trailer with a lower bottom floor height etc, or greater clearances needed it might be lower. Also have to be careful, Just because a 5th wheel height might ...

That being said, 1250mm is a fairly standard height from my limited knowledge. Most standard boxes etc will be 1250 but if you want or need a trailer with a lower bottom floor height etc, or greater clearances needed it might be lower. Also have to be careful, Just because a 5th wheel height might b...

No. 5th wheel heights vary between different tractor units for a variety of reasons