HGV Vehicle Checks Before Driving UK 2026: The Complete Walk-Around Inspection Guide

Complete guide to HGV pre-drive vehicle checks UK 2026. Legal obligations under the Road Traffic Act, systematic walk-around check procedure.

Every HGV driver is legally required to carry out a pre-drive walk-around check before taking a lorry onto a public road. This guide covers every element of a thorough inspection, the legal framework, defect reporting obligations, and what happens if you fail to carry out checks.

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