Speed & Weight Limits
The legal limits every HGV driver must know — speed limits by road type, gross vehicle weights, axle loads, and overloading penalties.
HGV Speed Limits UK 2026: Complete Guide for Lorry Drivers
NewCorrect speed limits for all road types, speed limiter rules, towing, variable limits, and penalties for exceeding them.
HGV Weight Limits UK 2026: Gross Vehicle Weights, Axle Loads and Overloading Penalties
NewMaximum gross vehicle weights, axle load limits, overloading penalties, and how to check your vehicle's weight.
Articulated Lorry Weight and Dimensions UK 2026
NewMaximum weights and dimensions for articulated lorries in the UK, including length, width, height, and axle configurations.
Working Time & Drivers' Hours
The rules on how long you can drive, how many hours you can work, and the mandatory breaks and rest periods required by law.
HGV Working Time Directive Explained: Hours, Breaks and Compliance
NewThe 48-hour average limit, 60-hour weekly cap, night work restrictions, mandatory breaks, and how the WTD differs from EU Drivers' Hours.
Tachograph Rules for HGV Drivers: UK Complete Guide (2026)
How to use a tachograph correctly, what the different modes mean, and the rules for digital and analogue tachographs.
HGV Tachograph Rules Explained: A Plain-English Guide
Plain-English explanation of tachograph rules, drivers' hours regulations, and what happens if you break the rules.
What to Do If You Lose Your Tachograph Card
NewStep-by-step guide to replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged tachograph card — and what to do while you wait for the replacement.
Operator Licences
The rules for operators who use HGVs commercially — who needs an O-licence, what it costs, and the financial requirements for different licence types.
Operator Licence Disc Rules: What You Need to Display and Where
NewWhere to display your operator licence disc, what information it must show, and the penalties for non-compliance.
Restricted Operator Licence Financial Requirements UK 2026
NewThe financial standing requirements for a restricted O-licence, how to demonstrate financial standing, and what happens if you fall below the threshold.
Operator Licence Cost UK: What New Haulage Businesses Need to Know
How much an operator licence costs in the UK, including application fees, annual continuation fees, and the cost of adding vehicles.
Do I Need an Operator's Licence for a 7.5-Tonne Vehicle? UK Rules Explained
When a 7.5-tonne vehicle requires an operator licence, the exemptions that apply, and what you need to do to stay legal.
Vehicle Eligibility & Licence Rules
What vehicles you can drive on your current licence, when you need an upgrade, and the rules for driving HGVs on a car licence.
What Lorry Can I Drive on a Car Licence?
NewThe vehicles you can legally drive on a standard Category B car licence, including vans, light trucks, and the 3.5-tonne limit.
Can I Drive a 7.5 Tonne Lorry Without CPC?
NewWhen a C1 licence holder needs Driver CPC, the exemptions that apply, and what happens if you drive commercially without CPC.
Safety & Compliance
Drug and alcohol testing, load securing, bridge strikes, mobile phones, and daily walkaround checks.
HGV Drug and Alcohol Testing UK 2026
NewLegal limits, workplace testing programmes, morning-after risks, and consequences of a positive test.
HGV Load Securing Rules UK 2026
NewLegal requirements for securing loads on HGVs — straps, friction, blocking, and DVSA enforcement.
HGV Overloading Fines UK 2026
NewFixed penalties, prohibition notices, and how to avoid overloading your vehicle.
HGV Bridge Strike Rules UK 2026
NewPenalties for hitting a bridge, how to avoid low bridges, and what to do if you strike one.
HGV Mobile Phone Rules UK 2026
New£200 fine and 6 points — what counts as illegal use and what hands-free equipment is permitted.
HGV Daily Walkaround Check: Complete Guide 2026
NewWhat drivers must check before every journey — tyres, brakes, lights, mirrors, and how to record defects.