The licensing system for operators of heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles is be streamlined and modernised saving some £15m a year.
The changes include:
* a single traffic commissioner for operators based in more than one traffic area
* a simplified fee structure with most licence fees being merged with the fee for annual roadworthiness tests
* a commitment to abolish windscreen discs after the roll-out of new enforcement technology.
Transport minister Stephen Ladyman said: “These proposals will reduce administrative burdens associated with licensing and build upon efficiency improvements already made by the Vehicle and Operator Service Agency.”
Government plan to streamline operator licensing
The licensing system for operators of heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles is be streamlined and modernised.
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