Goods vehicles—enforcing transport compliance

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Practice notes

Goods vehicles—enforcing transport compliance

Copyright © 2025 LexisNexis

Produced in partnership with Tim Culpin and Laura Newton of Aaron & Partners LLP and Smith Bowyer Clarke

Practice notes

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In England, Wales and Scotland, operator licences are issued by Traffic Commissioners. Traffic Commissioners are responsible for the licensing and regulation of those who operate heavy Goods vehicles, light goods vehicles (LGVs) and passenger service vehicles as well as the registration of local bus services. An overview of the operator licensing system generally can be found in Practice Note: Goods vehicle licensing.

The licensing of LGVs came into force on 21 May 2022 and applies to vehicles and combinations of vehicles and trailers weighing more than 2.5 tonnes but not more that 3.5 tonnes and being used on international journeys. See Practice Note: Goods vehicle licensing.

The Enforcement of the standards and Requirements set down in an operator's licence and under road transport law is the responsibility of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the police.

The DVSA and the police have the power to stop vehicles and carry roadside checks on commercial vehicles and they have a number of powers afforded to them

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Jurisdiction(s):

United Kingdom

Key definition:

Goods definition

What does Goods mean?

Goods denote personal chattel and other property which may be detached from land.

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