IoTA_Logo(2).png

Institute of Transport Administration

Educating Transport Management since 1944

News

Vehicle tax rates (V149 and V149/1)

2nd Apr 2026

Government Launches Depot Charging Scheme for Vans, HGVs and Coaches

2nd Apr 2026

New patrol training centre for the AA

2nd Apr 2026

New tachograph Regulations for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) from July 2026.

31st Mar 2026

New delay for EU Border checks at Dover

31st Mar 2026

View all news »

How the traffic commissioners have helped industry during the pandemic

14 May 2020

The traffic commissioners have worked with industry to implement a range of measures to meet the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic. They’ve done this by working more flexibly through the use of modern technology and by altering their approach to certain operational issues.

Here are some of the measures they’ve introduced to help operators and drivers during the lockdown.

  • Virtual training
  • Relaxed maintenance schedules
  • Public inquiries using Microsoft teams
  • Remote third-party compliance audits

More information

 

The traffic commissioners have published three documents during the lockdown. These are:

•            statutory guidance and directions outlining the more flexible approach TCs are  taking to                      various issues during the lockdown

•            advice and guidance for operators during the lockdown

•            the remote audit framework

 

We recommend reading them all.

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/traffic-commissioners-contingency-and-emergency-planning-covid-19