Non-UK drivers to be prosecuted under UK driving hours laws

Non-UK commercial vehicle drivers who break UK laws on drivers' hours could face on-the-spot fines and have their vehicles immobilised under new road safety proposals.

The measures, published today (25 July) by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick, will enable the Police and examiners from the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency (VOSA) to immobilise any vehicle that has been prohibited from continuing a journey as a result of a driver breaking the rules on drivers' hours or driving a vehicl... (104 more words)

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