• UK ETA - European nationals will need to apply for an ETA starting 5 March 2025. Cost £16 / Validity 2 years. The ETA is a digital pre-travel authorisation linked to the applicant’s passport :

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta#who-can-apply

• London DVS - If you have an existing Direct Vision Standard (DVS) permit for a 0, 1 or 2 star rated HGV: it will expire midnight 27.10.24. The Progressive Safe System (PSS) must be fitted to operate in London from 28.10.24 :

https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/deliveries-in-london/delivering-safely/direct-vision-in-heavy-goods-vehicles#progressive

•  UK HGV Levy – Pay before entering the UK if: vehicle is not registered in the UK, or weighs >12,000kg :

 https://www.gov.uk/hgv-levy

•  Preventing Bridge Strikes | Roadworks – At all times, it is the haulier’s responsibility to check the route on their  permit is suitable.  This includes checking roadworks & bridge heights : 

How to prevent vehicles from hitting bridges - GOV.UK |  www.one.network 

•  HGV Walkaround Check - View the guidance in 22 different languages : 

essential walkaround check information

•  Keeping Commercial Vehicles safe to drive - UK Government Guide : 

Keeping commercial vehicles safe to drive.

•  Code of Practice on Securing Loads -  UK Government Guide : 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/securing-loads-on-hgvs-and-goods-vehicles

•  Code of Practice Lighting & Marking  :

Code of Practice: Lighting and marking for Special Order, VR1, STGO and C&U loads

•  London LEZ/ULEZ - The ULEZ expanded on 29.08.23 : 

https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/

•  FCDO Travel advice - Hauliers should :  

Check FCDO travel advice for any country you’re planning to enter

•  Green Zones / LEZ charges - and other regulations in cities across Europe :

 https://urbanaccessregulations.eu/