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EU Drivers' Hours and Tachograph Rule Changes


EU drivers’ hours and tachograph rules changed on 20 August. You can find details of the changes and guidance on drivers’ hours and tachographs for both goods vehicles and for passenger vehicles by clicking here.     read more >

August 2020 - Update to the COVID-19 Rescue Protocol


The latest version of the COVID-19 Rescue Protocol (vsn 4).  There have been amendments to include the commercial vehicles aspect, there are clear links to SURVIVE Safe System of Work link below, as well as taking into account what we have now learned about the spread of the virus. However...  read more >

IVR Announces Daily Checks - COVID19 Fourth Film on YouTube


The IVR is delighted to announce the fourth film in the IVR video series which has been released this morning (15 July 2020) on the IVR Group’s YouTube channel titled ‘Daily Checks – COVID-19’.  The film focuses on the daily equipment and vehicle checks required by the rescue/recovery...  read more >

Police Scotland and NPCC Response to COVID-19 Recovery Industry Protocol


Despite NPCC writing to all UK police forces and asking them to take a pragmatic view of the COVID-19 Recovery Industry Protocol guidance, Police Scotland DO NOT consider the carrying of passengers whilst remaining in the casualty vehicle to be legal practice and consider it to be an offence....  read more >

IVR Announces Third Film - Passenger Transportation Safely - COVID-19


Following on from previous news items this week regarding the protocol for loading procedures during COVID-19.  The IVR are excited to announce the third film in the COVID-19 mini-series, titled Passenger Transportation Safely – COVID-19.  This film follows the temporary COVID-19 measure...  read more >

NPCC Response to COVID-19 Recovery Industry Protocol


The National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) have given their response to a request for clarification from the Professional Recovery Operators Federation (PROF). The letter gives further clarity around the position of the recently challenged, COVID-19 Recovery Protocol Guidelines vsn 3, which...  read more >

Second YouTube Video from the IVR


Following the fantastic response to its first video, the IVR announces its second short film now showing on its YouTube channel titled ‘Responsible Operating – COVID-19’.  The film focuses on attending a job whilst COVID-19 remains a concern.  There are additional considerations needed...  read more >

COVID-19 Recovery Industry Protocol Reminder


Previous advice on the COVID-19 Rescue Protocol and the carrying of passengers in-vehicle, on the back of the recovery vehicle, has now been challenged around the interpretation of legislation and the general use of the guidance, rather than the emergency use of the guidance.  It is...  read more >

IVR Launches YouTube Channel


As the nation trickles back to work, the IVR is delighted to announce that they now have an IVR YouTube channel to help educate and inform.  This is the first in a series of videos, so viewers are encouraged to subscribe at the end of the video, to be kept up to date on further...  read more >

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