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Employer Factsheet: Low Emission Zones Outside London

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

A number of low emission zones which affect bus and coach operation are either planned or in operation in provincial centres outside London.

Employer Factsheet: Exemptions and Discounts from the London Congestion Charge

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The following have complete exemption based on their taxation class as registered with DVLA:

Employer Factsheet: Courses Eligible for the NVT Concession

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The following courses are currently eligible:

How to Pay to Drive in London

Monday, October 25, 2021

Transport for London (TfL) operates the Congestion Charge, Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and Ultra-low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London. While compliant vehicles do not incur a charge to drive in the LEZ or ULEZ, all vehicles in the central zone must pay the Congestion Charge.

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence: Quick Facts

Monday, October 25, 2021

Drivers of vehicles that require vocational licences in group 2 (categories C and D and the associated subcategories C1 and D1) who wish to drive professionally must attain the Driver CPC qualification. Which Drivers Does the Driver CPC Affect?

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence: In-depth

Monday, October 25, 2021

This topic covers the requirements of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence, which is a qualification for professional drivers of certain goods and passenger vehicles. It was developed as a result of EU Directive 2003/59, which requires drivers to be continuously trained throughout their working lives.

How to Ensure that Drivers Attain their Certificate of Professional Competence

Monday, October 25, 2021

Drivers of vehicles that require licence categories C1, C1+E, C and C+E are required to hold the Driver CPC qualification.

Company Action Plan Policy

Monday, October 25, 2021

The company acknowledges the importance of the Driver CPC qualification which has been a requirement since September 2009. We intend to fully comply with the requirements of the Driver CPC and management are completely behind plans to prepare for its implementation. Staff at all levels will be expected to co-operate with the plans and arrangements that are now being put in place. The action plan, detailed below, identifies the actions that will be taken by the company.

Employer Factsheet: Driver Certificate of Professional Competence

Monday, October 25, 2021

From 10 September 2009 drivers are required to adhere to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) requirements. If drivers fail to remain within the periodic training requirements they will not be issued with a Driver Qualification Card and will therefore not be able to drive large goods or passenger-carrying vehicles.

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence: Resources

Monday, October 25, 2021

There are situations where a driver would be exempt from the requirement to hold a driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification, eg when driving certain types of vehicles. See the Vehicles exempt from Driver CPC Requirements Checklist.