FORS continues to take a firm stance on those that fail to comply with the terms and conditions with suspensions and terminations now being used more rigorously to protect the reputation of the scheme. Please remember that offences stipulated within the FORS terms and conditions (see relevant extract below) should be reported to [email protected].

‘3.4.3 – You will notify FORS in writing as soon as reasonably practicable, and in any event within 5 Business Days, if you or your employees have been found guilty and convicted of committing an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 or are in serious breach of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) standards that impact on your Operating Licence and particularly if a PG9 Prohibition Notice has been served by the Police or DVSA.

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The Local Authority Plant and Vehicles (LAPV) is pleased to announce the launch of LAPV Future Fleet Forum on 24 June 2015. This one-day event will bring together Fleet and Transport Managers from the public sector and its contracting organisations, to address key challenges faced by our industry, including procurement issues, compliance and safety.

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On 26 March, The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, confirmed the introduction of the world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), and welcomed an increased fund of £65 million to help support London taxi drivers’ transition to zero emission capable taxis.

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New guidance has been published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to help vehicle operators transport loads securely.

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