DfT - Improving signage at private level crossings: revised sign designs
Proposes a revised suite of signs for private level crossings on the railway to improve safety. Released 05/04/2023 – closes 10/05/2023.
Multi-department - Increasing the weight limit for fuel tankers
Seeking views on a proposal to temporarily increase the weight of fuel tankers. Released 05/04/2023 – closes 17/05/2023.
Consultations which closed in April
DfT - Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) changes
Proposed reforms to how drivers renew and evidence their DCPC and how exceptional circumstances could be dealt with. Released 02/03/2023 - closed 27/04/2023.
DEFRA - Consultation on the draft revised Air Quality Strategy
Sought views on the draft revised national air quality strategy. Released 11/04/2023 - closed 21/04/2023.
TfL - Making London's lorries safer - proposals for changes to the HGV Safety Permit Scheme
TfL has reviewed how it can further reduce the risk heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 12 tonnes pose to vulnerable road users such as people walking and cycling. Released 14/02/2023 - closed 03/04/2023.
Announcements, April 2023
28/04/2023 - DfT - Taxi licensing strengthened to protect passengers in England
Councils in England are mandated to use a national database that records taxi drivers who have had their licences removed for misconduct.
18/04/2023 - DVSA - Keeping commercial vehicles safe to drive (roadworthy)
How to keep heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) safe to drive, including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping.
15/04/2023 - DfT - All new smart motorways scrapped
New smart motorways to be removed from government road-building plans due to financial pressures and lack of confidence felt by drivers.
11/04/2023 - DfT - UK SMEs secure funding to transform future of freight
Winning projects will help to create greener ways of delivering freight across the UK.
06/04/2023 - DfESNZ - Hydrogen net zero investment roadmap
This net zero investment roadmap summarises government’s hydrogen policies and available investment opportunities.
06/04/2023 - DfT - Nearly £50 million boost for safer roads across England
Road safety improvements will be made to 27 of the most high-risk roads in England, which will help prevent fatal and serious injuries.
05/04/2023 - CO - The Border Target Operating Model: Draft for Feedback
This page contains the draft Border Target Operating Model, setting out a new approach to importing into GB that will be progressively introduced from the end of October 2023.
05/05/2023 – DfT – New industry and government forum launched to boost freight decarbonisation and innovation
Energy and freight industry experts work together to support rail, road, air, maritime and warehousing reach net zero by 2050.
05/05/2023 – DfT – Proposed measures to strengthen UK fuel supply chain
Have your say on increasing the weight limit for fuel tankers.
04/04/2023 – DVSA - DVSA sets out vision to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched its vision to 2030, setting out what needs to be done to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably.
03/04/2023 - DfT - Transport investment turbocharges UK’s net zero ambitions and economic growth in Scotland
Government commitment to develop new green technologies in Scotland will improve connectivity, create jobs and encourage people to walk and cycle.
01/04/2023 – DVSA – MOT special notice 02-23: changes to annual training hours and the MOT testing guide
Changes to annual training hours and updates to the MOT testing guide.
01/04/2023 - DfT - Millions get pay rise as National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increase
Millions of the lowest paid workers across the UK will receive a pay increase as the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rise comes into effect.
