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ENGINES WANTED for NEW EVENT - 24th and 25th August 2013
Heading south to GDSF with an engine?
New VAT Forms for Imported Vehicles
From the FBHVC Newsletter
New VAT forms for imported vehicles
On 15 April 2013, HMRC are introducing a new on-line system called Notification of Vehicle Arrivals (NOVA). After that date, HMRC will not accept VAT 414, VAT 415, C&E 386, C&E 388 or C&E 389 forms. There will also be the option to make notification using a paper form (NOVA1) and returning it to HMRC.
Some historic vehicles are imported into the UK for restoration, and it could be months or even years before they are roadworthy, and so could be registered with DVLA. DVLA have indicated that DVLA leaflet INF106 called How to Import your vehicle into Great Britain will be revised shortly in line with the NOVA changes, and that:
‘DVLA will accept the VAT & C&E forms post April 14 provided the form is stamped by HMRC with a date that precedes April 15 or the date of postage, identifiable by the franking stamp, is prior to the 15 April.
Customers who import vehicles after that date will need to follow the new requirements’.
Miniature Traction Engines
Miniature Traction Engine Owners and the National Traction Engine Trust
As miniature traction engines get bigger it is clear that many are no longer models, but are indeed small traction engines.
The National Traction Engine Trust has decided that the owners of miniature engines form a part of the Trust’s area of interest , and that they are not only very welcome as members , as they have always been , but that they can now be assured that the NTET includes , considers and represents, their interests in all that it does .
Thus the Trust from now on shall endeavour to include the interests and problems of the owners of miniatures in its representations to, and dealings with, the authorities and the media and event organisers. The Trust will likewise provide written guidance for miniature owners where it feels that this would be useful, and will encourage the provision of training in the management and driving of miniature engines. The insurance disc scheme and representation to the insurance industry will likewise continue and will include the owners of miniature engines.
The Trust will recruit a representative miniature owner to their Engine Owners’ Committee. However, if any additional services special to miniature owners are wanted from the Trust, then it will be necessary that volunteers (with the necessary expertise) from the ranks of the miniature owners come forward
The NTET does not discriminate against small engines, and their owners are fully included in the Trusts interests and activities. They are very welcome to come and join, enjoy, and contribute to, the activities and services of the Trust.
For more information please contact: -
ntet@ntet.co.uk
The Use of Trailers
Enquiries have been received about the use of trailers behind engines.
Detailed information can be found at http://www.ntet.co.uk/owners-drivers/code-of-practice
Please go to the Engine Owner's Code of Practice Part 2 Driving & Conduct on the Road & in Public Places.
Information will be found on page 28 Guidelines - Trailers & Passengers
Report of the General Council Meeting 10th March 2013
Report of the General Council Meeting 10th March 2013
The report is based on the draft minutes. Present were the Chairman and 19 Council members and Officers.
The Chairman welcomed Ian Cooper, the new Insurance Officer and Julia Old representing owners of miniature engines.
Matters Arising from the Minutes
• A large majority voted in favour of the Draft Executive Minutes being included on the agenda of every GC meeting.
• The meeting voted to appoint Mike Dyson as Head of Communications.
Treasurer’s Report
The budgeted profit and loss account for the year ending 31st March 2014 was presented and discussed.
Review
A report about membership was presented by Andrew Semple. After lengthy discussion it was resolved that:
• A Yearbook will be produced for members in 2014.
• A positive welcome will be made to all miniature engine owners and a miniature engine owner is to be appointed to the EO Section.
• An approach to ‘Old Glory’ is to be made to seek reduced subscription rates for SAC members.
Information Sheets
• A number are complete and will be available later this year.
• There is to be a new edition of ‘A Brief Introduction to Traction Engines’.
Road Run
• Maximum numbers for catering will be 1000
• Entry forms will be available in September via the website, in ‘Steaming’ and at GDSF.
• Selection of engines with set criteria to be made after applications close.
• Paul Cook has agreed to help find sponsors.
• It is hoped the handbook/programme will be on sale from June 2014.
SAC Report
• Two venues have withdrawn from the driving days scheme.
• It was proposed and agreed that SAC members over the age of 18 should receive a free copy of ‘Steaming’.
• A Certificate of Achievement is to be presented to all SAC members when they reach the age of 21.
• SAC members when they reach 21 and up to 25 shall be eligible for membership of the Trust at a reduction of 50% off the normal rate.
EO Report
• Attempts are still being made to obtain a universal agreement with the water industry on the use of standpipes.
• Two scholarships have been awarded for the Driving Course.
• It was agreed the fees for the Driving Course should be increased from 2014 with discounts for SAC members.
• It was agreed that instead of providing scholarships for the Driving Course the budget should be used for providing additional discounts for SAC members.
• The Competency Scheme Assessors have agreed to continue both elements of the scheme for another year.
TSU Report
• Now possible to pay for subscriptions online.
• Malcolm Harbour is to be asked for assistance in obtaining a single licence for multiple users of standpipes.
RO Report
Additional Safety Seminars have been held.
AOB
• There have been reports of rivet failures on railway locomotives.
• It was proposed and agreed that a promotional video should be made of the Driving Course.
Safety Seminars for Rally Organisers
Safety Seminars for Rally Organisers
In early October of last year the annual Safety Seminar for Rally Organisers and Safety Officers was held at Kilsby.
The offer has been made that if a request is made for a Safety Seminar, then the Rally Organisers Section will travel to any location to provide a seminar. As a result Safety Seminars have been held on Angelsey, in Shropshire and another at Masham, Yorkshire.
Now the rally season is close you might want to be updated on the latest legislation, regulations and other matters of concern to those who are involved in organising outdoor events. If you would like to attend a Safety Seminar in your area, please contact: rallychair@ntet.co.uk to arrange a venue and a date for your meeting.
Correction: Drivers CPC Deadline for Dual Category Drivers
Correction: Driver CPC deadline for dual category drivers
Professional drivers with acquired rights for both buses/coaches and lorries must complete their first block of Driver CPC periodic training by 10 September 2013 to keep driving buses and coaches professionally.
However, as a one-off arrangement, DSA has agreed that after the September 2013 deadline, these drivers will have 6 years to do their next block of training - from September 2013 to September 2019.
DSA is sorry for any confusion caused.
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
You must do Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training if you're a professional lorry, bus or coach driver.
You face being fined and even losing your livelihood if you don't finish your training in time, the Driving Standards Agency has warned.
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has also reminded operators to be aware of their drivers' training hours and deadlines to avoid penalties.
Driver CPC rules
Driver CPC was introduced in:
2008 for bus and coach drivers
2009 for lorry drivers
New drivers who drive for a living had to start taking the Driver CPC initial qualification from then.
Existing drivers were given 'acquired rights which took their previous experience into account.
Training deadlines
To stay within the rules, all drivers must do 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years.
Bus and coach drivers with acquired rights have until 10 September 2013 to finish their first 35 hours of periodic training.
The deadline for lorry drivers with acquired rights and drivers with a licence to drive both bus/coaches and lorries is 10 September 2014.
Hydrants
At a recent court case in Exeter when a circus was fined a £1000 for each of 3 offences plus court costs for contravening the Water Industry Act 1991, section 174 after using an unauthorised standpipe to access the water supply via hydrants without the permission of the water company. The Court noted the seriousness of the offences committed and the real risk of contaminating the public water supply. South West Water stated that unauthorised use of standpipes could result in a fine of up to £3000 for each incident. In order to assist all customers holding outdoor events, South West Water has set up a special stand pipe hire service with Jewsons.
Further enquiries made by David Smith, the head of the Technival services Unit, have revealed that this scheme only applies to South West Water. Another water company, Wessex Water, hires out standpipes directly.
The Trust is continuing to pursue the water companies to see if we can get a universal agreement for the use of standpipes by our members
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