The papers that must be current.
WHAT A VEHICLE TYPICALLY REQUIRES
Registration and number plates Proof of ownership Vehicle licence Roadworthiness certificate Insurance Hackney or commercial permit, for commercial use Local government permits, in some areas Haulage permits, for certain operations
WHY THEY ARE CHECKED TOGETHER
Enforcement examines the set, and one missing document stops the vehicle.
WHAT STOPPING COSTS
The trip, the schedule and frequently a penalty.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Every document each vehicle requires.
WHAT TO TRACK
Each document and its expiry, per vehicle.
WHY PER VEHICLE
Fleets miss renewals because nobody holds the whole picture.
WHAT TO BUILD
A register: vehicle, document, expiry, who renews it.
WHAT TO CALENDAR
Every renewal, with lead time.
WHAT TO KEEP IN THE VEHICLE
Copies, with originals secured.
WHY COPIES
Originals lost at a checkpoint are difficult to replace.
WHAT TO VERIFY WHEN BUYING A VEHICLE
That documents match the vehicle That the seller holds title That there is no outstanding finance
WHAT TO DO ON TRANSFER
Complete the change of ownership properly.
WHY
Liability follows the registered owner.
WHAT COMMERCIAL USE ADDS
Additional permits and, frequently, different insurance.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
That your insurance covers the actual use.
WHY
Private cover on a commercial vehicle is void when it matters.
