Charging Heavy Goods Vehicles for Using the Roads

Lorry with long trailerA consultation is taking place into the viability of introducing a charge for all HGV vehicles driven on the UK road network. The proposals are varied but, could mean a charge of up to £1000 per year per vehicle, with costs being offset by a reduction in annual VED rates. Have your say at: http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/dft-2012-03/

UPDATE: The consultation has now ended and we are awaiting the results. Hopefully we will be able to bring you more news in our next news letter