March 1st 2013
ECR in search of enforcement technology of the future
Any enforcer will tell you that one of the main challenges they face is that enforcement staff is outnumbered by the vast numbers of HGV’s and coaches involved in the European logistic chain.
Not all of these trucks are non-compliant of course, but because of the ongoing internationalisation and growing numbers involved in this ever expanding industry it is easier for the black sheep to hide than in other modes of transport.
A potential solution is data driven and risk based enforcement. To achieve this, reliable collection of enforcement data is needed. In the current climate of budget and personnel cuts, technological support is more vital than ever.
WIM (weigh in motion) systems are currently being used in several member states, but the exchange of WIM data between MS’s is not in place yet and the systems could potentially be used for more enforcement fields than they currently are.
Time to have a look at what is technically possible: now and in the near future.
January 24th 2013
IRU hosts ECR online complaints desk for disproportionate fines and sanctions
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is hosting the Euro Control Route (ECR), Disproportionate Fines & Sanctions online complaints desk as a cornerstone of the public-private partnership between the IRU and the EU Enforcement Community, aiming to create a harmonised and efficient enforcement of EU road transport legislation.
January 10th 2013
In October 2011 (17th until 21st) the Spanish Ministry Fomento organized a multilateral exchange for their European colleagues in Toledo.
The exchange welcomed colleagues from Poland, Luxemburg, Romania, Portugal, France, Slovenia and the Czech Republic.
January 8th 2013
Enforcement and Industry push for enforceable legislation
On December 18th Euro Contrôle Route (ECR), TISPOL and IRU took part in a conference on the enforcement of road transport legisation organized by MEP’s Corien Wortmann (CDA, NL) ,Peter van Dalen (ChristenUnie, NL), members of the EP Transport and Tourism Committee.
July 11th 2012
A week with the land transport inspectors...
Each year for several years now, the land transport inspectors department has taken charge of organising an exchange and training week with their counterparts from other European countries.
January 10th 2012
Enforcers and IRU brief top EC Officials on Problems applying EU Transport Rules
Euro Contrôle Route, TISPOL and the IRU briefed the EU Transport Commissioner’s cabinet on problems faced by both control bodies and industry trying to apply or comply with EU road transport rules.
November 23rd 2011
Second EC conference on roadside technical checks and cargo securing
The second EC conference on cargo securing and roadside technical checks took place on October 4th and 5th in Dresden.
May 24th 2011
C.A.S.H. - A reality Check on European Road freight Safety
14 April 2011 Brussels.
Mr. Gerard Schipper attended this event on behalf of the Executive Committee with TISPOL representative Mr. Bonthuis. ECR had been asked to take part in the event, because of their expertise on digital tachogrpaph fraud.
May 18th 2011
Belgian and Dutch transport inspectors conduct joint truck safety checks
On the morning of Wednesday, 27 April 2011, the Belgian inspection service of the FPS Mobility and Transport and the Dutch inspection service of the « Inspectie Verkeer en Waterstaat (IVW) performed a joint truck safety inspection. During such an action one checks the compliance with the obligatory driving and rest times for the drivers (tachograph fraud) as well as for the possibility of excess loads. The vehicles were also subject to a detailed technical inspection.
October 21st 2010
Euro Contrôle route: 1st master class - dangerous goods.
The first ADR Master Class was held from 5 to 7 October on the premises of the General Secretariat of the Benelux. The Master Class was organised by Euro Contrôle Route. The class was introduced by Mr Luc Willems, Deputy Secretary-General, who highlighted the importance of cooperation between the Benelux and Euro Contrôle Route.
October 21st 2010
A multilateral exchange among the control services was held from September 19th through 24th in Bristol, United Kingdom. The centrepiece of the exchange was digital tachograph fraud and the inspection of vehicles for technical shortcomings and load problems.
August 5th 2010
Expert Panel for DG MOVE Impact Assessment on Recording Equipment in Road Transport
In the context of review of the legislation on recording equipment in road transport, UK consultancy Europe Economics has been commissioned by DG Move to support the revision of Regulation (EEC) n° 3821/85