Transport
operators know who the traffic commissioners are and what can happen to them if
they do not maintain the vehicle and driver standards.
But
when professional drivers get it wrong what happens?
As a professional driver
you can also be called to appear in front of the traffic commissioner and many
drivers are called in front of the traffic commissioner on a regular basis
As a professional driver your conduct can make you unfit to
hold a licence which can directly affect a operators business and your ability
as a professional driver to continue to keep working.
As a professional driver you are expected to fully understand
the relevant industry legislation before carrying out your duties as a
professional driver.
The industry legislation for professional drivers includes drivers
hours and working time directive. Not sure if you meet the standards? Check
Here
The legislation also requires you to know how to correctly
use a tachograph and the correct mode use. Do you know if you are using it
correctly? Check
Here
Also included in the legislation is professional drivers must
carry out a daily walk round checks, report it and get it repaired. Are you doing this correctly? Check
Here
The legislation, rules and regulations for drivers hours,
working time and tachographs are set out to help professional drivers keep the
public safe when they are using the roads.
It will always be considered a serious offence by the traffic
commissioner when a driver deliberately falsifies a record.
Failing to keep records
such as pulling your card or manipulating a tacho (using magnets) would have
you as a driver called to a conduct hearing where the traffic commissioner can
impose periods of disqualification and revocation– the most serious case
received up to 4 years.
If you’re unsure as a professional driver across the board if
you are meeting the professional standards that the traffic commissioner
requires then please Check Here
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