Operator Undertakings

The undertakings operators have to comply with under the terms of the Goods Vehicles (Licencing of Operators) Act 1995, are:

Undertaking 1.
The rules on driver's hours and tachographs are observed and proper records are kept.

Undertaking 2. 
Motor vehicles and trailers are not overloaded.

Undertaking 3. 
Vehicles will operate within speed limits.

Undertaking 4. 
Motor vehicles and trailers, including hired vehicles and trailers, are kept fit and serviceable.

Undertaking 5.
Drivers report promptly any defects or symptoms of defects that could prevent the safe operating of vehicles and/or trailers, and that any defects are promptly recorded in writing.

Undertaking 6.
Records are kept (for 15 months) of all driver defect reports, all safety inspections, routine maintenance and repairs to vehicles and trailers, and these are made available on request.

Undertaking 7. 
In respect of each operating centre specified, that the number of authorised motor vehicles & trailers kept there will not exceed the maximum numbers recorded against the operating centre.