Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995: Primary legislation governing the licensing and operation of goods vehicles in the UK, essential for carrier operations
Road Traffic Act 1988: Fundamental legislation covering road safety, traffic regulations, and mandatory insurance requirements for vehicles
Transport Act 1968: Legislation covering various aspects of transport operations including drivers' hours and licensing
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms and conditions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, may be applicable if the carrier provides services to consumers
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded
Employment Rights Act 1996: Defines basic employment rights, important for determining contractor status and relationships
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum working hours, rest periods, and related matters for workers including contractors
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Sets minimum payment requirements which may be relevant for contractor compensation
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation determining contractor vs. employee status for tax purposes
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring workplace safety and health requirements
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Detailed regulations for managing workplace safety and risk assessments
Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994: Governs vehicle registration and road tax requirements
Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986: Technical requirements for vehicle construction, maintenance, and use on roads
MOT Test Regulations: Annual testing requirements for vehicle roadworthiness
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Insurance requirements for businesses employing workers
Clean Air Zones Regulations: Environmental regulations governing vehicle emissions in specific urban areas
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Common Law Contract Principles: Legal principles governing contract formation, consideration, misrepresentation, and remedies in English law
