Vosa clarifies transitional enforcement around new driver. The following vehicles and operators are exempt from the ec drivers hours regulations. Vehicle repair mechanics exemptions from drivers hours and cpc. Exemptions include taking a vehicle for test, or one in use by the emergency services or army. The news of the new exemptions came just weeks before the driver cpc training deadline for bus. Mechanics and valets benefit from driver cpc exemptions moving. The vehicle and operator services agency vosa has closed. Latest news form cpc link clarification of driver cpc exemptions now in effect. The driving standards agency recently announced that around 76,000 individuals, including mechanics, who drive heavy vehicles for short distances for the purposes of delivery or repair, will soon be exempt from the requirement to hold the driver cpc. In june 20, the dsa held a consultation on two proposals designed to broaden the range of driver cpc exemptions available. Check if you need driver cpc to drive a lorry, bus or coach gov. Vosa will not pursue these drivers for driver cpc infringements.
This section explains the policy background to the driver cpc including the. Regulations came into effect on wednesday th november 2017 which clarify the exemptions from the requirement to hold driver cpc for those who occasionally drive lorries, buses or coaches as part of their work but never carry passengers or goods for hire or reward. Clarified exemptions for drivers of vehicles being taken to specified. There are exemptions for the driver certificate of professional competence cpc to drive a lorry, bus or coach. Driver certificate of professional competence legislation. Understandably many people are questioning the wording of certain exemptions and are asking for clarification to help them make an informed decision as to whether they need to start moving towards gaining driver cpc or if they are exempt. Like the dsa and dva, vosa also contributed to raising awareness of the cpc and. Exemptions include taking a vehicle for test, or one in use by the. Check if you need driver cpc to drive a lorry, bus or.
Theres also an exemption for drivers of vehicles driving to or from a prearranged appointment at a vosa test centre or authorised testing facility atf. The driver certificate of professional competence driver cpc will be evidenced by issuing drivers with a driver qualification card dqc, similar to the driving. However, those that already held a licence to drive a buscoach on 10 september 2008 or a lorry on 10 september 2009 were exempt from the requirement to hold. If you want to become a lorry, bus or coach driver in these situations you need to. The second exemption benefits mechanics and applies as long as the vehicle is being driven to a prebooked roadworthiness test. Pass the part 1 theory and part 3 driving ability tests. If you are not 100% sure then make sure you follow the rules and speak to vosa to clarify your legal position national governments may make additional exemptions if they see fit. The holder of a permit must continue to satisfy the relevant exemption s.
You do not need driver cpc if youre using the vehicle for. Dvsa has reminded drivers that they now cant legally drive a 7. You must have driver cpc if you drive a lorry, bus or coach as the main part of your job. Driver cpc government considers widening the exemptions. Thats the message from vosa who issued a statement at the end of 2012 when asked to clarify the rules for who will and will not require the qualification eu directive 200359 states one of its driver cpc exemptions as. Driver cpc applies to all new and existing drivers who wish. Drivers responsible for taking trucks to annual tests or from one location to another will require driver cpc. The driver and vehicle standards agency dvsa submitted a formal response. Regulations which came into effect wednesday november clarify the driver cpc exemptions. Buses and coaches psv 375, last updated 4 october 2016.
What must my drivers do to comply with the driver certificate of professional competence cpc rules. Reports have shown that there is mounting confusion over driver cpc exemptions. Driver cpc exemptions take effect descartes systems uk ltd. You must get the driver cpc initial qualification if youre new to professional driving and want to drive a lorry, bus or coach. Guide to driver cpc exemptions driver cpc training by freight train. For more information on driver cpc exemptions and practical. Regulation ec 10712009 and regulation eu 2016403 categorises offences, which are deemed as serious infringements, the. There had been concerns in the industry, and lobbying from trade associations, that some drivers could suffer an unnecessary burden if they were treated as commercial drivers and required to be fully paidup members of the driver cpc regime, writes tim. Your lorry, bus or trailer will be exempt from needing an mot for 3 months from 21 march 2020.
The rules changed on 5 march 2018 so lorry, bus and coach drivers can be fined for every time theyve broken drivers hours rules in the last 28 days. Its been replaced by the driver and vehicle standards agency dvsa. On 23 june 2016, the eu referendum took place and the people of the united kingdom. Once 35 hours of training have been completed, a driver cpc card, also referred to as a driver qualification.