Welcome to the UKGI weekly regulation update service for Aviva ABC brokers

Link(s):

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transport-goods-in-and-out-of-the-uk-using-vans-or-car-and-trailers-from-21-may-2022#full-publication-update-history

Context

From 21st May 2022 a standard international goods vehicle operator licence will be needed to transport goods for hire or reward in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Key points to note

This will apply to people based in England, Scotland or Wales who use, for hire or reward:

• vans or other light goods vehicles (sometimes called ‘light commercial vehicles’)
• vans towing trailers
• cars towing trailers

Next actions

If you have any clients who operate within this market they will need to apply for the correct licence.