In Plain English
AI-generatedVehicle Safety (Loads) Bill would introduce new rules to improve road safety by setting standards for how loads must be secured on vehicles and requiring drivers and operators to comply. It would authorise enforcement officers to check loads and impose penalties for failures to secure them, with the goal of reducing accidents caused by loose loads.
Key Points
- Sets mandatory standards for securing loads on vehicles and clarifies responsibilities for drivers, operators and employers.
- Expands enforcement powers and penalties, including roadside checks and prosecutions for non-compliance.
- Covers freight transport such as heavy goods vehicles and vans, addressing a range of loads to ensure safe carriage.
Who is affected?
HGV/LGV drivers and other professional drivers (including van drivers)Freight, courier and logistics companies and fleet operatorsEmployers and supervisors in the transport and logistics sectorsEnforcement agencies (Police, DVSA) and road safety inspectorsRoad users in general (other drivers, cyclists, pedestrians) affected by safer loading practices
Generated 21 February 2026
