Disposal of waste

1) Strict legislation controls the disposal of (poisonous/ hazardous) waste and makes it an offence for transport operators to carry such waste without a licence and to ‘dump’ waste in non-authorized locations. Heavy fines may be imposed and vehicles impounded.

Discrimination (race/sex)

1) Legislation makes it illegal (mainly for employers but others also) to discriminate against persons on grounds of their colour, race, nationality, ethnic origins.

Disabled workers (employment of)

1) Under employment law, requirement for employers of more than 20 persons to employ a quota (3 per cent) of persons who are registered as disabled.

Dirigible

1) Lighter than air vessel (eg an airship) which can be steered as opposed to a balloon which cannot.

Direct store delivery

1) System where goods are delivered from manufacturer direct to the retailer, ie not going via a warehouse or distribution centre.

Direct costs

1) In transport, the costs that directly relate to the operation of a vehicle as opposed to indirect costs that are ancillary to the vehicle operation.