An operator accused of permitting contraventions of the drivers hours need only be shown to have failed to take reasonable steps to prevent contraventions by his drivers. A willful failure to inspect tachograph charts can amount to prima facie evidence. Citations: Times 19-Mar-1999, Gazette 21-Apr-1999, [1999] 1 WLR 629, [1999] UKHL 14, [1999] 3 All … Continue reading Vehicle Inspectorate v Nuttall: HL 18 Mar 1999