Four-month amnesty declared on Transport Competence Certificates
Defra has declared a four-month amnesty for people transporting
horses or livestock who miss the 5 January 2008 deadline for
gaining a certificate of competence.
The Government department has agreed with the UK enforcement
authorities that no action will be taken before the end of
April 2008 against transporters who do not have competence
certificates.
The British Horse Society urges people who require certification
to get it as soon as they can.
The certificate of competence is needed for those transporting
horses by road on journeys of more than 65km in connection
with an economic activity. The amnesty applies only to journeys
within the UK.
Under the EU Welfare in Transport Regulation, those transporting
cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses and poultry by road, on
journeys of more than 65km in connection with an economic
activity must be assessed in their competence. The training
depends on the the role of the transporter or attendant and
the length of journeys undertaken.
For those transporting horses on journeys of more than 65km
and up to eight hours this may be done as a theory test. For
those involved in journeys of more than eight hours, practical
assessment of their competence may also be required.
A list of independent bodies designated to undertake assessment
and training can be found on the Defra website as well as
full details of the regulations
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