Serious warning issued as 'robust enforcement' of road rules starts

The DVSA has warned that 'serious enforcement' is on the way for some drivers as it focuses on light goods vehicles in its latest enforcement push

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The DVSA is poised to focus on popular vehicles through fresh enforcement measures as the Labour Party government mulls over stringent new licence regulations. The DVSA will home in on light goods vehicles as part of its newest enforcement drive.

Throughout the coming year, the DVSA will deploy a fresh strategy to boost compliance surrounding driving light goods vehicles (LGVs) and their trailers.

"This means we'll heavily concentrate on particular higher-risk sectors – working with them and focusing our roadside enforcement work," it said. "We want to explain why this is so important and highlight the tragic consequences of when things go wrong. We know that many in the industry are diligent and prioritise safety." It comes as drivers are warned to removed four items from cars as UK heatwave hits 33C.

The DVSA continued: "But unfortunately, there are still some operators of LGVs who don't have robust systems to ensure safety, flout the rules and put lives at risk. It's our role to make sure we stop this from happening, keeping everyone on Britain's roads safer.

"Serious" enforcement has been warned by the DVSA as it vows to be "taking robust action where appropriate, including issuing fines, sanctions and further penalties.", reports Birmingham Live.

The DVSA continued: "With roughly ten times the number of LGVs compared to HGVs on the road, we need to be very focused in what we do to have a chance of influencing behaviours.

"We also recognise that there's a wide range of users for LGVs across many different industries. When developing our strategy, we evaluate where our enforcement efforts will be most effective, and target certain groups or geographical areas where our work is most needed.

"For example, we've noticed an increase in the number of prohibitions issued to vehicles used in construction, and vehicles used for transporting cars. Therefore, these vehicles will be a high priority for us in the future.

"Of course, we will continue enforcement for other sectors as well – so this isn't an open door for 'anything goes'. Our expectations are still the same, and wouldn't it be great if we had no reason for this extra targeting of your sector?".