What is the purpose of Driver CPC?

 

To improve the knowledge and skills of lorry, bus and coach drivers, helping:

• road safety (and thus all road users)
• the road freight and passenger transport industries (better staff performance, better recruitment and retention, more economical vehicle usage)
• professional drivers (skill levels and maintenance, career opportunities, professionalism)
• the environment (reduced fuel consumption and vehicle wear)

 

Can I work as a professional driver without a Driver CPC?

 

No, unless in exempted circumstances (please see the How the Rules Apply to You page).

 

Do the regulations for Periodic Training have any impact on those drivers who need to renew their vocational licence every year because of age or health reasons?

 

No, these drivers will still need to renew their licence as any other driver would.

 

Will Driver CPC apply to foreign nationals?

 

Yes, Driver CPC applies across all EU Member States, therefore all professional EU drivers are also required to qualify and hold a Driver CPC.

 

Are drivers of buses operated under S19 and S22 permits in scope?

 

Section 19 and 22 permits are designed to enable charitable groups etc to operate minibuses and larger buses outside the current regulations.  As they are operating under these permits, the vehicle is not deemed to be a PCV vehicle and therefore the driver does not require a D/D1 licence to drive the vehicle.  Consequently they are exempt from the Driver CPC.