Cabotage
Following the Transport Tribunal ruling in the appeal of S & A UK and The Secretary of State For Transport on the 3rd May 2006 and the subsequent statement to the press by the Department For Transport, there is now considerable focus on those foreign transport companies who provide services to UK customers under the umbrella of Cabotage.
Are you in breach of the revised interpretation of Cabotage operations?
Contact VETA for expert advice. We will carry out a full assessment of your UK operation and look to assist in providing you with all the facts. We are in a position to liaise with the Vehicle And Operator Services on your behalf to ensure a smooth transition into the Operator Licence scheme should this prove necessary.
If you have any
questions regarding Cabotage contact VETA.
Statement
on the DfT's interpretation of Road Transport Cabotage Rules (90kb PDF)
Cabotage
Judgement (253kb PDF)