UKIP will scrap the Certificate of Professional Competence Jill said: “Thanks to our crazy, meddling friends in the European Parliament, all of Britain’s professional lorry drivers now have to pass a new training standard. “The Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is a menace. It’s expensive, over-complicated, and it is causing many truck and bus drivers to either lose their jobs, or take early retirement. “The result is a shortage of registered drivers in an industry which is battling hard to get itself back on its feet. “It is being kicked in the teeth by the EU, which always thinks it knows what’s best for Britain. Hard-working people should not be losing their livelihoods - we see no need for drivers to undertake this unnecessary and expensive course. “Our traditional driver training course, which has been in place for many years, is a proven system which has served us well. If it ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it . . . that’s what we say. “So why won’t the European Union ever learn? This is another reason why we do not need, or want, to be part of the EU.” The ‘Brit Disc’ UKIP would introduce a port of entry charge, which would apply to every foreign-registered vehicle entering the UK Jill said: “There has been an increase in foreign-registered vehicles on the UK roads, where some skip safety checks, or escape fines. “I believe we should have a record of every vehicle using our roads, where they should all contribute to the upkeep and maintenance of our road network. “That’s where a new innovation we’re calling the ‘Brit Disc’ comes in. Proof of payment would have to be displayed on a Brit Disc for every foreign registered vehicle entering the UK. “The disc would be a time-sensitive document displayed on the inside of the windscreen. “Several other countries already use this system with great success; it is an easy way for enforcement agencies to see if the foreign vehicle is being used legally on our roads. “The Brit Disc is a simple, low-cost and effective way of ensuring all vehicles entering the UK are making a contribution to the upkeep of our roads which are so vital for our economy. “Let’s face it, countries on the other side of the Channel are quick enough to start taking money off our hauliers and car owners. ukip.org/jill_seymour_our_six_point_plan_to_put_british_road_and_rail_travel_back_in_the_fast_lane
Posted on: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:04:44 +0000
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