Will this affect my business?

During the course of preparing this report we came across many miss conceptions – here are a few:-

This legislation won’t affect me because…

“…My business is too small”

The legislation applies equally to all businesses who are employers from sole traders to PLCs. There are additional requirements placed on businesses that employ over 5 people.
  
“…I don’t run company vehicles”

If you drive (or ask a third party to drive) a vehicle on company business – whoever it belongs to, or how short the journey - it applies to you.

“…My staff run their own cars”

Who ever the vehicle belongs to, it becomes your company’s responsibly to ensure that it is roadworthy – maintained as per the manufacturer’s service schedule, that it is taxed and insured for business use, and carries a current MoT certificate etc.

“…all this is handled by our Leasing Company/ Accountants/ Insurance
Brokers/ Bankers/ Lawyers etc….”

The law is quite clear in this respect: It is the responsibility of Directors and Line Managers, and cannot be transferred to a third party.