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Written question asked by Andrew Cooper (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Thursday, 3 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Abnormal Loads

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of non-compliance with Construction and Use Regulations on competition in the haulage and logistics sector.

Answer

The department has not made a specific assessment of the impact of non-compliance with the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 on competition in the haulage and logistics sector. Compliance with vehicle standards is enforced through DVSA's roadside enforcement activity and the operator licensing regime overseen by the Traffic Commissioners. The government expects all operators to comply with the legal requirements that apply to them to ensure fairness and safety.

DVSA adopts an intelligence-led approach to enforcement, targeting resources towards areas of greatest risk and non-compliance. This approach is intended to maximise the effectiveness of enforcement activity while avoiding unnecessary burdens on compliant operators.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24446
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Large goods vehicles Abnormal loads
Link
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