What to do when you are facing Chain of Responsibility prosecution

Chain of Responsibility (CoR) prosecution is not just about punishing parties for failing to comply with their Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) obligations. It is also about educating parties about the right ways to manage their obligations. In this article, we take a closer look at the CoR prosecution procedure and provide some helpful tips to managing this process.

From mid-2018, the HNVL is due to change significantly. There will be an increased focus on the practices and procedures of all parties in the supply chain. The introduction of terms such as "shared responsibility" and "due diligence" for executive officers suggests that parties must be pro-active, not re-active in complying with their obligations.