Annual licence checks
Checking the validity of drivers licences is an important and essential requirement of running a fleet.
The section highlights the different types of driving licences and how to perform an annual licence check procedure.
- Provisional
- Full
- Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) entitlement
- Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) entitlement
- "Restricted" Passenger Carrying Vehicle entitlement
- Visitor's Driving Permit
- International Driving Permit
The Motor Vehicle (Driving Licences) Regulations 1996 state that drivers who have passed their test before 1997 are allowed to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes, new drivers after that date are restricted to a Category B licence which allows only vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes to be driven and vehicles with a seating capacity of not more than 8 seats including the driver. For vehicles over that capacity, further licences are required.
- For commercial drivers over 45, check that they have a current medical certificate
- Check driving licence and ensure licence is valid for vehicle type to be driven
- Check endorsements
- Check length of driving experience with licence held
- If in doubt or where the driver may be transporting valuable or attractive loads etc., check licence with the DVLA and have a police check carried out
- follows A useful link to help managers with licence checking can be found here: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
Employees using their own vehicle
Employees using their own vehicle on company business should annually confirm they have a valid driving licence, motor insurance which includes business use, an up-to-date MOT certificate and a regular service to the manufacturer's specification.
