National applies UK smoking ban
No smoking stickers are going into all National Car Rental
Van drivers face 600% tax rise
Drivers of business vans face a huge rise in tax, beginning this tax year (2007/8). The rise also affects company-run double-cab pick-ups.
The law and smoking in vehicles: Northern Ireland
Smoking: banned from most business vehiclesThe Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 becomes law from 30 April 2007. It is similar to the Health Act in England and in Wales. However, it is more far-reaching than Scotland
The law and smoking in vehicles: Wales
Smoking: banned from most business vehiclesThe National Assembly for Wales has passed its no-smoking Health Act. It becomes law from 02 April 2007. The Health Act is similar to the law in England. However, it is more far-reaching than Scotland
The law and smoking in vehicles: England
Smoking: banned from most business vehiclesThe Health Act became law in England from 01 July 2007. It is similar to the Health Act in Wales and Northern Ireland. However, it is more far-reaching than Scotland
Stiffer penalties for hand-held phone use
From 27 February using a hand-held mobile while driving will attract three penalty points and a £60 fine. Employers should ensure health and safety guidance includes in-vehicle phone usage says RoSPA.
Post Office puts stamp on van insurance
Small companies running business vans can take advantage of a new deal being offered by the Post Office.
The Post Office
New speed limiter regulations for vans
The beginning of January was an important date in the operational roll out of speed limiters. All vans over 3500kg with Euro III engines must now have speed limiters fitted.
The law and speed limiters on vans
Many vans over 3.5 tonnes now need limitersFrom 01 January 2007 all vans over 3500kg with Euro III engines must now have speed limiters fitted. As well as passenger vehicles with more than eight seats. The changes particularly affect goods vehicles between 3.5 tonnes and 7.5 tonnes. VOSA, the government
Small business builders get mobile relief
Built for convenience - mobile toilet facilities SMALL business building contractors can save on portable toilet costs - by carrying the can for staff. In a van. The idea is the work of leasing company Masterlease and conversion firm Bott. A van with built-in toilet is now being offered by leasing company Masterlease - on a pay as you go [...]
New 56mph law for bigger vans
D'Ammassa: law changeSpeed limiters mandatory from 2007A new law requires vans over 3.5 tonnes to be retrofitted with a speed limiter. The law comes into force in January 2007. It affects Euro 3 diesel commercial vehicles and minibuses registered between 1 October 2001 and 31 December 2004 and being used exclusively on UK roads with a GDW of 3,501-7,500kg. Awareness [...]
New engines for Berlingo range
A new HDi diesel engine, in two states of tune, replaces current Berlingo diesels for better driveability.
Cash in on LCV price hike
The second hand values of light commercial vehicles are remaining strong.
Auction company BCA said secondhad sale values increased last month.
Van crime hits one in five small businesses
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