Tachograph rules

[Guest Ferret1959]

I didn't know about the seatbelt law.

 

I'll mention that one to them back at the yard.

 

Mind you I think only one, maybe two of out trucks are fitted with them.

 

Thinking about the multidrop get out clause I bet the passenger has to wear on all the time???

[Norrie]

I didn't know about the seatbelt law.

 

I'll mention that one to them back at the yard.

 

Mind you I think only one, maybe two of out trucks are fitted with them.

 

Thinking about the multidrop get out clause I bet the passenger has to wear on all the time???

 

 

Dave, This whole HGV, Tacho, Licence,Seatbelt,Driving times...is a bleedin minefield mate, ...you would have to be a Philladelphia lawyer to understand it.....but, read this..

 

Trucks

· Since October 2001 it has been compulsory to fit seat belts to all new trucks (and vans weighing more than three-and-a-half tonnes) for the driver and in any other forward-facing seats.[12]

· Older trucks may not be fitted with seat belts, in which case there is no legal requirement to wear one. However, it is strongly recommended that drivers wear seat belts as a minimum crash protection measure.

· The seat belt law for van drivers and passengers changed on 1 March 2005. Delivery drivers used to have an exemption from wearing a seat belt when conducting ‘local’ deliveries although prior to this amendment there was no maximum distance specified for ‘local’ deliveries. The seat belt exemption for delivery drivers now only applies when travelling 50m or less between deliveries or collections. It is hoped that this amendment will raise the wearing rates of seat belts in vans.

 

.cut from a Gvt Website, and then look at the link below,, about seatbelt laws in trucks.....

 

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/newsandeve...comfortably.htm

 

:thumbs:

 

Also, A wee warning for HGV drivers in Wiltshire.....

 

http://www.wiltshire.police.uk/news/newsview.asp?id=142

Edited January 6, 2007 by Norrie

[Jim Roper]

Hi norrie and a happy new year to you too

i know you dont have to wear one if your on multi drop.

 

I was told that when I was delivering milk last summer, 50-60 drops a day.

 

My previous job at NewLook only 8 drops a day. Where is the line drawn to determine a multi-drop environment?

[Norrie]

I was told that when I was delivering milk last summer, 50-60 drops a day.

 

My previous job at NewLook only 8 drops a day. Where is the line drawn to determine a multi-drop environment?

 

Hi Jim...New Look, as in DTS,????...Worked for them last year...great job.....hard but good......with an agency...got offered a full timer too, but didnt work out....... Were you Night Shift, double manned ???? or drawbar to N under L ???

Only 8 drops a day,...Thats still multidrop mate.. .I'm now with DHL, ( Hate It) doing 5 or 6..... well, its quiet...!!!! The van drivers are doing around 75 a day each !!!!! seemingly 60 odd getting paid off in the next couple of weeks, they are going for Home Shopping Drivers.....wimmen with cars !!!!!!!

Edited January 7, 2007 by Norrie