MPA calls for end to volumetric loopholes

摘要

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has urged government to end the loopholes which allow volumetric concrete mixers to sidestep HGV regulations. The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued two consultations proposing that volumetrics are brought within the scope of operator (0) licences and are required to undertake regular roadworthiness testing. The DfT also proposes to end the distortion whereby volumetrics currently operate to weight limits significantly higher than HGVs (a four-axle HGV, such as a ready-mixed concrete truckmixer, has a maximum gross weight of 32 tonnes, whereas volumetrics often operate at 40-45 tonnes).