A commercial driver is subject to higher medical licensing standards than the average motorist
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Costly consequences for ignoring Notice to Produce
LEGAL OPINION: Not responding to a Notice to Produce will lead to an unwanted court appearance and big fines
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Beware the variable speed limit trap
LEGAL OPINION: Being caught unawares when the road authorities alter posted speed limits can lead to loss of licence
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Keep track of time or fall into the trap
LEGAL OPINION: Everyone is subject to ‘human error’, but for truck drivers it can end up as an out-of-pocket expense
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LEGAL OPINION: The camera does lie
Mobile phone usage photos are not always accurate
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Education in place of punishment
LEGAL OPINION: An Improvement Notice is one of the non-punitive HVNL tools available to the authorities in their bid to pursue road safety
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LEGAL OPINION: Distance disadvantage
What to do if your court location is too far away?
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LEGAL OPINION: Conditions apply
Whether you’re a driver or operator, it’s important to be aware of compliance requirements
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LEGAL OPINION – Offence highs and lows
What is the HVNL’s ‘risk-based categorisation’ and can you dispute it?
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Caught out on kilometre count
LEGAL OPINION: Jumping from local work to long distance can be a minefield as far as your logbook is concerned
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