Live music and touring industry specialist hauliers to move more freely between countries

Hauliers serving music concerts, sports and cultural events will be able to move their vehicles freely between Great Britain and the EU thanks to new measures for the haulage sector announced earlier this month.

Designed in consultation with the live music, performing arts and sports sectors, the new dual registration measure is expected to come into force from late summer 2022. It will apply to specialist hauliers that transport equipment for cultural events, such as concert tours or sports events.

Dual registration will mean drivers with an established base in Great Britain and in another country outside of the UK will be able to transfer their vehicle between both operator licences without the need to change vehicles, have their journeys limited or pay Vehicle Excise Duty in Great Britain. 

See: Major boost for live music and touring industry specialist hauliers to move more freely between countries - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-boost-for-live-music-and-touring-industry-specialist-hauliers-to-move-more-freely-between-countries)