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Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
You need a goods vehicle operator’s licence if your business uses goods…
There are 3 different types of operator’s licence for goods vehicles. The…
The goods vehicle operator licensing scheme is administered by the Driver…
When applying for a goods vehicle operator’s licence, you’ll have to pay:…
Your operating centre is where your vehicles are normally kept when not in…
You must keep your vehicles safe and in good condition at all times.…
If you employ or give work to drivers, you must check that they have the…
You can make changes to your goods vehicle operator’s licence once you…
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency carries out regular roadside…
You do not need a goods vehicle operator’s licence if your vehicle: was…
Update your HGV or PSV operator licence (O licence), add more vehicles, increase your vehicle limit and add or remove a transport manager
Find lorry and bus operators by name, address or licence number
Private hire vehicle operator licence; taxi, private hire, minicab, licence, vehicle.
How to use the dual registration measure if you are a specialist events haulier.
Check heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and public service vehicle (PSV) operator applications and decisions
Apply and pay for a HGV, PSV or interim operator licence (O licence) if you use vehicles to transport goods or passengers.
OCRS is used to calculate the risk of commercial vehicle operators not following the rules on roadworthiness and traffic - how the system works, what your score means and how it can change
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