Driver licence checks

All organisations employing staff who drive on company business, whether driving a company vehicle or grey fleet (the employee’s private vehicle).

Under section 87(2) of the Road Traffic Act an employer is liable if they encourage or permit an employee to drive a vehicle of any class without the correct licence. Further liabilities exist for defective vehicles, lack of MOT and lack of business insurance. In addition, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, all employers have a ‘duty of care’ towards their employees at work as well as other people who may be affected by their business activities.  In the case of driving, this potentially includes all road users.

Following completion of a driver’s online eDeclaration, our 100% accurate driving licence verification checks are automatically performed on an agreed frequency. They are also documented and auditable 24/7, providing proof your organisation meets your compliance and ‘duty of care’ requirements.

All driving licence check results are instantly recorded within the Continuum platform for each driver’s risk profile, which is another way to show you are taking risk seriously.

Once you provide us with basic driver data – such as name, birth date and email address – we’ll send all your drivers an email and link to access a secure portal.

They can either enter their licence number manually or scan it directly using their smartphone or webcam, which is even faster.

Verification data comes via a direct secure link with the DVLA (Driver Vehicle Licencing Agency) or the DVANI (Driver & Vehicle Agency Northern Ireland). The results usually come back within 3 seconds and are automatically recorded on our Continuum platform, where they can be securely viewed by either the driver or the fleet manager.

The check will highlight any issues such as the need for further engagement with the driver, proactive monthly management reporting or escalation on the platform. Drivers with multiple points, usually 6 or above, will automatically undergo an increased frequency of checks.

The Continuum platform automates the many tasks typically associated with performing driving licence checks, through approved digital links with the DVLA and DVANI, saving you time and money.

Our driving licence check and verification solution reduces your administration burden, providing the most comprehensive driving licence checking solution on the Uk market.

We can facilitate all EU and international driver licence checks. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

The Continuum platform allows you to manage your drivers by exception, empowering you to instantly identify drivers who represent the highest and lowest risk.

High risk drivers who accumulate penalty points are instantly reported to your attention before they become a serious threat to your business.

Continuum delivers a series of tasks, alerts and visual management dashboards to deliver the most comprehensive and accurate insights into the performance and risk of your drivers.