Guidance

Civil penalty accreditation scheme

How the civil penalty accreditation scheme works.

• From: Border Force
• Published: 17 March 2015
• Last updated: 1 January 2026 — See all updates

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Details

This document explains how the civil penalty accreditation scheme works. The scheme reduces road haulage companies’ risk of receiving fines by making sure that they have effective systems to reduce the risk of illegal migrants hiding in their vehicles. You can view a list of accredited haulage companies.

Published 17 March 2015

Last updated 1 January 2026 + show all updates

1. 1 January 2026

   Updated the application requirements.

2. 3 May 2023

   Guidance updated.

3. 26 May 2021

   Translations of the guidance published.

4. 20 July 2015

   Link to a list accredited haulage companies added.

5. 17 March 2015

   First published.