101 UK Brexit Notes

Connemara Programme October 16 2018 pg. 38 More information on what permits are available, which journeys require permits and how to apply and how permits will be allocated will be published in due course. In the interim, register fo r updates on GOV.UK and via th e DVSA notification system . Trailer registration requirements The new trailer registration requirements reduce the risk of UK trailers being subject to enforcement action in EU countries. Registration will be required only for trailers travelling to, or through, a foreign country that has ratified th e 1968 Vienna Convention . This will apply for commercial trailers with a gross weight over 750kg and all trailers with a gross weight over 3,500kg. Trailers used solely domestically or used only for journeys between the UK and Ireland will not need to be registered. Voluntary registration is however available for other trailers with a gross weight over 750kg. Hauliers should register trailers that fall within the scope of regulations and that they plan to use internationally. DVLA will put in place systems to register trailers. Trailers travelling internationally should be registered and displaying plates by 28 March 2019. Further details on the process for registering trailers will be made available on GOV.UK in due course. In the interim, register fo r updates on GOV.UK a nd via the DVLA notification system . Driver CPC Little will change in practice regardin g how UK drivers can obtain their CPC certification . The government is putting in place a CPC scheme to reflect the fact that we will have left the EU, but we have no immediate plans to change any of the standards that drivers have to meet and, until further notice and giving due warning, existing CPC qualifications will continue to be valid. The UK will continue to recognise the EU CPC for EU drivers, including EU drivers working for UK businesses. In a no deal scenario, possession of a UK-issued CPC would in practice continue to allow a UK driver to drive a UK truck in the EU when using an ECMT permit or other bilateral deal. However, if UK CPC is not formally recognised in future by the EU, UK drivers wishing to work for an EU operator may need to acquire a new CPC qualification issued by an EU country. Before March 2019 hauliers with a UK CPC who wish to swap to an EU CPC can exchange their CPC. To do this you should apply to the relevant body in the EU country you wish to issue the CPC. Borders and traffic management There are likely to be new requirements at borders with the EU if we leave without a deal. It is possible that EU required checks at EU ports could create delays and also affect routes. In particular, agrifood goods may not be able to enter the EU except via a port with a Border Inspection Post (BIP). Hauliers should check if the requirements fo r safety and security declarations for importing and exporting goods apply to them. Hauliers and businesses should consider what contingency plans they need to have in place for the movement of goods if there are delays at ports. This may include consideration of:  alternative routes to move goods by roll-on-roll-off haulage  alternative modes of transportation, such as containerisation or unaccompanied trailers  appropriate arrangements to allow for disruption to supply chains In the event of delays caused by increased checks at EU ports, the UK government will implement contingency arrangements to manage the flow of traffic across the UK. Further communications will be issued in the autumn.