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Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS) is holding an open day for commercial vehicle operators to explain the new Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Licencing scheme.
The aim of vehicle operator licencing is to set a basic standard for the maintenance and inspections that should be expected for commercial vehicles. Poor maintenance can lead to vehicles becoming unroadworthy, as well as excess exhaust emissions.
In advance of the introduction of the full licencing scheme, an annual roadworthiness inspection has been introduced for commercially-operated goods vehicles. In January this year, DVS introduced the inspections for commercial vehicles weighing over 7.5 tonnes. From May next year, these inspections will be extended to include commercial vehicles of 3.5 tonnes or more.
The drop-in information session on Thursday, 18 October, is a chance for anyone affected to find out more about the scheme and the inspections. The day will take place from 9am to 5pm at the RJA&HS.
Minister for Infrastructure, Deputy Kevin Lewis, said: “This is the next step in an important scheme to make sure that commercial vehicles on our roads are safe and roadworthy. We want to create a well-managed, safe and sustainable industry and bring Jersey in line with the UK and Europe.
“Keeping commercial vehicles in a good condition is vital. Poor maintenance can increase a vehicle’s exhaust emissions, leading to a negative impact on the environment. Unroadworthy vehicles also threaten the safety of Jersey’s roads.”
As well as making sure that commercial vehicles are roadworthy, the full scheme will also make sure that operators have procedures in place to regularly check and maintain their vehicles.
