PAS29000

PAS 29000:2021 Commercially operated vehicles – Framework for mitigating security risks from malicious
use – Specification
A new Publicly Available Specification (PAS) concerning the security of commercially operated vehicles has
become available as a Draft for Public Consultation (DPC) until 30th November 2020. Events around the
world have increased the awareness of the use of vehicles as a weapon, a means to cause damage, to
injure and kill or for use as a delivery mechanism for large explosive devices. It covers commercial vehicles
of all sizes but to assist you to determine if this draft PAS affects you, the full scope is as follows;
Scope
This PAS specifies requirements for identifying, implementing and maintaining security measures to reduce
the risk of commercially operated vehicles being used in acts of terrorism and other forms of serious and
organized crime, including drug operations and vehicle and cargo theft as well as undesirable actions such
as anti-social behaviour. It covers personnel security and physical security of sites and vehicles as well as
security management planning and processes.
The PAS is intended for owners and operators of:
• light and heavy goods vehicles;
• public service vehicles (PSVs); and
• mobile plant, whether they are hired or owned by the operator or driver.
The PAS is intended for use in the UK but, where appropriate, can be used in Europe or anywhere else in
the world.
WARNING. THIS IS A DRAFT AND MUST NOT BE REGARDED OR USED AS A PUBLISHED PAS. THIS DRAFT IS
NOT CURRENT BEYOND 02 DECEMBER 2020.
Note: The PAS process enables a specification to be rapidly developed in order to fulfil an immediate need
in industry. A PAS can be considered for further development as a British Standard, or constitute part of the
UK input into the development of a European or International Standard.
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