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<p> </p><p>There have been discussions with representatives of the haulage industry
in a number of broader meetings. The meetings included the Commercial Vehicle Road
Safety Forum, the Road Haulage Forum and a driver certificates of professional competence
(DCPC) stakeholder meeting for the EU review. The subjects discussed included the
potential for DCPC, vehicle design and enforcement to improve safety, including of
cyclists and other vulnerable road users.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Department
for Transport officials have also attended meetings about vehicle construction and
to develop a best practice standard for construction logistics. These have been in
collaboration with the haulage industry and Transport for London, with the objective
of improving road safety for cyclists and other vulnerable road users.</p><p> </p><p>
</p><p>The Department runs a Safety Sub Group of the Minister's Cycling Stakeholder
Forum. This includes members from the haulage industry, such as the Freight Transport
Association, Road Haulage Association and Minerals Products Association.</p>
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