{"id":1427,"date":"2023-03-02T03:59:22","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T03:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=1427"},"modified":"2023-10-05T07:00:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T07:00:39","slug":"preventing-criminals-from-accessing-commercial-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/safety\/survival\/preventing-criminals-from-accessing-commercial-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Terrorists Using Commercial Vehicles as Weapons"},"content":{"rendered":"
The new security measures introduced to prevent criminals and terrorists from gaining access to commercial vehicles, include:<\/p>\n
The British Standards Institution (BSI) published the new guidance and the Department for Transport (DfT) are the sponsors.<\/p>\n
It applies to all commercial vehicles, including small vans, lorries, buses, and coaches. Even so, there have been instances of crane structures being used as weapons in acts of terrorism.<\/p>\n
In fact, experts in transport, safety, and crime came together to develop the new standard. Its main targets are operators and drivers who use:<\/p>\n
In essence, goods vehicle operators and drivers will need to meet the new requirements by:<\/p>\n
Note<\/strong>: You can download a free PDF copy of PAS 29000:2021<\/a> commercially operated vehicles (e.g. a framework for mitigating security risks from malicious use).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The government will attach further requirements for the operators of light and heavy goods vehicles<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n The industry will ensure commercial vehicle firms meet the requirements set out by developing accreditation and certification schemes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some of the attacks on the public where vehicles were used as a weapon have resulted in tragic consequences.<\/p>\n For example<\/strong>:<\/p>\n The Westminster and London Bridge attacks that occurred in 2017 were of note because of their magnitude and potential impact.<\/p>\n Thus, being able to prevent terrorists using commercials as weapons should create barriers to those who plan on carrying out these types of attacks.<\/p>\n Furthermore, it may also assist in the government’s fight against serious and organised crimes<\/a>. They believe it will help to reduce the risk of activities that involve drug and people smuggling.<\/p>\n One of the most severe cases of people smuggling took place in 2019 and it resulted in the deaths of thirty nine (39) Vietnamese nationals. Sadly, the authorities found their bodies in a lorry container in Essex.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As part of the ongoing efforts to keep the British public safe from being attacked by a vehicle used as a weapon, Robert Courts said:<\/p>\n “This new guidance will go a long way in helping us continue the fight against terrorism in the United Kingdom<\/a>. Moreover, the use of commercial vehicles to carry out terror attacks has had a tragic and devastating impact in recent years. Every life lost leaves an unimaginable void in the lives of so many British citizens<\/a>“.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The new standard has been developed with key operators of commercial vehicles. It encourages good practice in the overall management of security risks.<\/p>\n Furthermore, doing so may help to reduce the threat of large vehicles being used to harm the public in malicious acts of violence.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nOperator Rules for the New Standards<\/h2>\n
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\nVehicular Terrorism in the United Kingdom<\/h3>\n
\nRemarks from the Transport Minister<\/h2>\n
\nHead of Mobility and Transport Standards<\/h3>\n
\nRelated Help Guides<\/h4>\n
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