Driver Licences
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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…
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Transport operators please encourage your vocational drivers to licence renew at the earliest opportunity
Typically it takes DVLA up to 21 days to process a licence renewal transaction. When the driver has a medical condition it can take longer for DVLA to investigate and make a licencing decision. Recent research has shown that DVLA receive almost 40% of applications after the expiry date of the licence. A further 28%…
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Correct Use of View or Share your driving licence information from the DVLA
Information from the DVLA on using the view or share your driving licence information service correctly. An increasing number of customers are contacting us about third parties (such as car hire companies and employers) asking for their National Insurance Number to input into view or share your driving licence information to check their licence details. DVLA does not endorse this practice. Any Fair Processing Declaration form, for example D906 previously D796 cannot be used for the view and…
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Driving licence codes
The codes printed on the back of your driving licence tell you what conditions you must meet to drive. Some codes may be different in Northern Ireland. The codes and their meanings are as follows: 01 – eyesight correction, for example glasses or contact lenses 02 – hearing/communication aid 10 – modified transmission 15 – modified…
