Driver Licences
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Overview of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) requirements
European legislation requiring a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification in addition to a driving licence applies to new drivers acquiring a PCV licence from September 2008 and for drivers acquiring an LGV licence from September 2009. Those who held a vocational licence on these dates have acquired rights for the initial qualification, however, all…
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Association for Driver Licence Verification (ADLV) Urges Fleets to Continue their Online Driver Checking while the Lockdown Eases
The ADLV of which Licence Bureau is a member is urging fleets to maintain frequent online checking of driving licences as the UK lockdown eases. With rapidly expanded delivery fleets on one hand and a sudden increase in returning car drivers and volunteers on the other, the number of licence checks required has grown markedly.…
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Vehicle Licensing Statistics: Annual 2019
This release presents the latest statistics on licensed motor vehicles. It is part of the Vehicle Statistics series. Detailed data tables are available online. These statistics are based on administrative data held by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). Except where otherwise stated, the statistics refer to Great Britain. UK data is available from…
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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has reassured fleet operators it’s maintaining licence checking services in light of the Coronavirus crisis, for the time being.
The process for updating new endorsements and points on a licence also remains unaffected, says the DVLA. A spokesperson at the DVLA said: “Our digital enquiry services are currently running as normal, with the relevant support in place. We are continuing to process any manual or paper enquiries, but there may be some delays. “We…
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Recruitment of additional drivers
Retailers are continuing to work hard to feed and serve the nation in response to the impacts of the virus. With the massive increase in challenges the delivery sector is facing at the moment, including the recruitment of additional drivers, one area that still requires managing is the need to ensure driver licence compliance. Employers…
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Maintain your driver compliance – do not cut corners
With the massive increase in challenges the delivery sector is facing at the moment, including the recruitment of additional delivery drivers, one area that must not be compromised is the need to ensure driver licence compliance. Employers must look to maintain road safety compliance when hiring or employing additional drivers, so ensuring anyone an employer…
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10 Great Reasons to use TTC Group for DVLA checks
Fee per DVLA check online – 60p. e-declaration sent 1 second from the time a person is added to the system. DVLA result appears on your unique portal 10 seconds after the driver has confirmed the declaration. API, available and provided at no additional cost so all your starters and leavers are automatically added. We…
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How long endorsements stay on your driving record
Endorsements stay on your driving record for 4 or 11 years depending on the offence. This can start from either the date you’re convicted or the date of your offence. The endorsement is ‘valid’ for the first: 3 years, for a 4-year endorsement 10 years, for an 11-year endorsement A court can take your endorsement…
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ADLV Urges Companies To Review Non UK Driving Licences Online Following Brexit Day
Whilst nothing regulatory is changing during the post Brexit transition period, the ADLV is urging companies to review the current actions they take in respect of Non GB licence holders driving or employed in the UK. Whilst convictions in the UK for Non UK licence holders are not shown on overseas licences, they are still recorded by…
