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Road rules relaxed for car sales peaks

The UK government is to relax cabotage restrictions temporarily for car transporters carrying complete cars and vans during the two annual registration peaks - between 22 February to 31 March and 25 August to 30 September each year – which account for over a third of new vehicle sales in the UK. While cabotage restrictions generally limit all foreign HGVs to no more than three loaded operations across the country ... [+]

We need cabotage, say car traders

The UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has described proposed new cabotage rules as not fit for purpose t in its response to a call for feedback on the issue. It said that was essential to use non-UK hauliers to meet the surge in demand around the surge in demand ... [+]

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