Greater responsibility will be placed onto haulage companies to keep their vehicles in optimum condition under a new government proposal.
The Department of Infrastructure are seeking to introduce the Road Transport Regulations 2018 at the July sitting of Tynwald.
The proposal would require operators of vehicles weighing over 3,500kg to demonstrate they are maintained properly and regularly checked.
Subject to approval, the update would come into force on January 1, 2019.
Several Douglas roads to shut for drone show this week
A number of roads in central Douglas are to be closed for the council's drone show this week.
No new plans for flood defences, says minister
The Infrastructure Minister says there aren't any alternative plans for flood defences in Ramsey at the moment.
Airport passenger figures are down
The Department of Infrastructure says the number of passengers travelling through the Island's airport is down more than five per cent on last year's figures.
Newborns to get free books
Babies born in the Island's maternity unit will be getting free books - thanks to Dolly Parton!
Northern road closure this week
A road in the North will close for a morning this week.
Bus strike forces charity dog walk to reschedule
A charity event to raise funds for an Island animal charity has been rescheduled because of the ongoing bus strikes.
K-pop circus arrives in Douglas!
A circus offering a K-pop treat has arrived on the Island!
Firm under investigation over waste storage
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it's investigating an Island company over waste disposal.
