DVSA Updates & Compliance Resources

Stay informed with the latest official guidance, safety alerts, and regulatory updates affecting HGV and transport operators.

At BSL Consultancy, we monitor key changes so you don’t have to — helping you stay compliant, audit-ready, and operating safely.

For full official information, please follow the GOV.UK links provided below.

Latest Guidance & Key Resources

Driver Hours & Tachographs

Stay compliant with drivers’ hours, working time rules, and tachograph requirements.

  • EU & GB Drivers’ Hours Rules
  • Tachograph guidance and downloads
  • Working Time Directive for mobile workers

Official source:

https://www.gov.uk/drivers-hours

Traffic Commissioners Perspective on Drivers Hours - March 2026

Operator Licence Compliance

Essential information for maintaining your Operator Licence and meeting your undertakings.

  • Licence conditions and responsibilities
  • Changes to licence details
  • Transport Manager guidance

Official source:

https://www.gov.uk/being-a-goods-vehicle-operator

Vehicle Maintenance & Roadworthiness

Ensure your fleet meets DVSA maintenance standards.

  • Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness
  • Preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs)
  • Daily walkaround check requirements

Official source:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-maintaining-roadworthiness

DVSA Enforcement & Earned Recognition

  • Earned Recognition scheme information
  • OCRS (Operator Compliance Risk Score) guidance
  • Roadside enforcement updates

Official source:

https://www.gov.uk/dvsa-earned-recognition

Safety Alerts & Immediate Updates

Check the latest:

  • Vehicle safety recalls
  • DVSA special notices
  • Industry alerts and enforcement campaigns

Official source:

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency

How BSL Consultancy Can Help

If you’re unsure how a change affects your business, we can support you with:

  • Compliance audits
  • Driver hours and tachograph analysis
  • Maintenance system reviews
  • OCRS improvement planning
  • External Transport Manager services

Contact us to discuss your compliance needs.

BSL Consultancy is an independent transport compliance consultancy and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) or GOV.UK.

All guidance links direct to official government sources to ensure you access the most up-to-date information.