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The proposed regulation seeks to ensure fair competition and improve working conditions and road safety by harmonising the rules on breaks and rest periods for drivers engaged in occasional road passenger transport services.
IV. REGULATION IN TRANSPORT: THE PRACTICE A. Introduction Many governments implementing economic reforms in recent years have increased the role of the private sector in the provision of transport infrastructure facilities and services. Instead of eliminating the need for regulation such reforms have emphasized
Traffic regulation refers to the implementation of measures aimed at reducing traffic volume, improving traffic flow, and minimizing emissions from vehicles through strategies such as traffic control, public transport promotion, and infrastructure enhancements.
This section provides useful information for national authorities and the hauliers on different aspects of road transport regulations and practices in ECMT member countries.
Road transport is regulated in three main ways. First by the layout of roads and traffic signs. Since international agreements (notably the 1931 Convention on the Unification of Road Signals) mostly do not regulate business to accomplish this, it is outside the scope of our study.
Business regulations, such as consumer protection laws, are in place to safeguard individuals from fraudulent practices, misleading advertising, unsafe products, and unfair business practices. They establish guidelines for transparent pricing, accurate labelling, and dispute-resolution mechanisms.
A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is a statutory legal document made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (the Act) that regulates the movement of traffic on roads and highways. There are many types of TROs covering many scenarios including parking regulation, loading and unloading, one-way streets and speed limits.
