Safety, Health and Environment Regulatory- Motor Crime Team's Transport & Logistics October 2020 Update

In our October motor crime update we look at the key developments over the last month and the current challenges faced by the transport and logistics industry, including:

• Life sentences for dangerous drivers
• Lorry company closed following cyclist death
• Motorway speed limits cut to 60mph
• Impact of lockdown on average speeds
• Drink-driving case sentenced from car
• Heavy vehicle test exemptions, changes to car theory test and extension to driving licences renewal dates
• Restrictions to non-essential journeys
• E-scooter trials paused over safety concerns
• US introduces automated buses

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Authors: Kate Hargan, Senior Associate, and Luisa Lister, Professional Support Lawyer