Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995: Primary legislation governing the licensing and operation of goods vehicles in the UK, essential for vehicle transport operations
Road Traffic Act 1988: Fundamental legislation covering road safety, traffic regulations, and mandatory insurance requirements for vehicle transport
Transport Act 1968: Regulates drivers' hours and working conditions in the transport industry
Contract Law Act 1999: Governs the formation and enforcement of contracts under English law
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights in service contracts, applicable when dealing with private customers
Road Vehicle (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986: Sets standards for vehicle construction, maintenance, and safe operation
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999: Specifies requirements for driving licenses and qualifications needed for vehicle transport
Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) Regulations 2007: Mandates professional qualification requirements for transport drivers
Carriage of Goods by Road Act 1965: Implements international conventions on the carriage of goods by road
CMR Convention: International convention governing contracts for the international carriage of goods by road
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulates working hours and rest periods for employees in the transport sector
UK GDPR: Governs the processing and protection of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety requirements
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Specifies detailed requirements for workplace risk assessments and safety management
