In this case, driving a lorry LGV is incidental to their main occupation. Drivers are able to move in and out of an exemption, but this depends on the circumstances in which they are driving e. The examples above are based on the current interpretation of the law.
This interpretation is understood to be correct, however, only a court can decide if Driver CPC rules apply in each case. We use cookies to make our site work. To find out more about the cookies on this site, please visit our privacy page. If you accept our use of cookies, please click on accept cookies. If not, please leave the site. Assistive Technology.
Dyslexia Friendly. Abnormal Loads. Dangerous Goods. Driver CPC. Drivers Hours. International Travel. Some exemptions refer to the type of vehicle, some to the use to which it is being put and some to the main occupation of the driver. No DQC is required in the following. When any vehicle is being driven to, or from, an official test station in connection with a pre-booked test and is unladen or only carries a load needed for a laden brake test.
This means that your fitters can drive without a DQC for the specific purposes you state under exemption 1 or 2, as appropriate. Furthermore, they can also drive HGVs for other purposes such as going to a broken-down vehicle when the only load carried is the tools and any spares need for the repair 3 or for any other purpose, such as moving vehicles between operating centres, providing the conditions of 4 are all satisfied.
Example 2: delivering new cars on a car transporter A driver is employed to drive a car transporter delivering new cars which have not yet been put into service to garage forecourts.
Example 1: fire and rescue service A driver is employed by the local fire and rescue service. Example 2: Passenger transport ambulance under contract to NHS A driver is employed to drive a passenger transport ambulance that is under contract to the NHS. Example A driver works for a city bus company. They need Driver CPC. They drive in the EU. They only drive coaches in Russia. Example 2: a self-employed lorry driver contracted to the local council is asked to respond to an emergency During severe flooding, the government declares a state of emergency.
The driver is asked by the local council to help by delivering sandbags to prevent a river from bursting its banks. Updated the examples following new exemptions coming into force on 13 November Check what you need to do. To help us improve GOV. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Cookies on GOV. UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies.
Hide this message. Applies to England, Scotland and Wales Guidance for Northern Ireland Contents Exemptions from needing Driver CPC Non-commercial carriage of passengers or goods Carrying material or equipment for use in your work Vehicles used by an agricultural, horticultural, forestry, farming or fishery business Empty vehicles within 62 miles of your base if driving is not your main job Pre-booked vehicle tests Driving lessons or driving tests Road-testing, and new or rebuilt vehicles not in service Armed forces, emergency services, local councils and prison services Vehicles not allowed to exceed 28 miles per hour EU and Swiss nationals and people employed by a company based in the EU or Switzerland Emergencies or rescue missions.
Print this page. As this is a private journey transporting their own belongings, they do not need: an operator licence Driver CPC. As they do this as a favour and do not charge a fee they do not need: an operator licence Driver CPC They would need to prove to any enforcement staff that their journey was non-commercial if they were stopped. As the club is run on a not-for-profit basis they do not need: an operator licence Driver CPC.
Example 4: pigeon racing club using someone else to transport pigeons A racing pigeon club uses hauliers or another pigeon racing club to transport its pigeons in return for payment. Even if the club is run on a not-for-profit basis, the haulier or other pigeon racing club transporting the pigeons would need: an operator licence Driver CPC. Example 1: mobile lorry fitter A driver is a mobile lorry fitter. They need Driver CPC as they are transporting goods as a commercial activity.
They need Driver CPC as the driver is not transporting goods. They do not need Driver CPC, as they are carrying equipment for use in their work. They do not need Driver CPC, as this is happening during a driving lesson. They do not need Driver CPC to drive its vehicles.
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