Prosecuting the leaders

Tragically, almost every injury or death involving a heavy vehicle could have been prevented. Investigators can often trace back how injuries or deaths occur and pinpoint the exact moment where the situation could have ended differently – if only those in charge had stepped in and done the right thing.

There is a clear push by many in the industry for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to prosecute decision makers and those higher up the supply chain where appropriate – particularly where