Updates: Running a motorcycle training school

2023

22 September 2023 published amendments

1. ATB authorisation and responsibilities

New section added as the guide has been restructured.

2. Certified instructor authorisation

Added information on 'Fit and proper' requirements and DBS checks.

7. Incident reporting and other administration

Added information about DL196 returns.

8. DVSA monitoring

Added information about standards checks.

Annexes

New section added as the guide has been restructured.

4. Delivery of CBT courses

New section added.

Annex 2: Elements of an approved training course

New section added.

Annex 3: Useful contacts

New section added.

2022

19 December 2022 published amendments

4. Providing compulsory basic training (CBT) courses

Updated information about CBT syllabus.

5. Issuing and managing CBT certificates (DL196s)

Added information about DL196 returns.

6. Providing direct access scheme (DAS) training

Updated rules for riders.

7. Reporting incidents that happen during motorcycle training

Updated instructions about reporting serious incidents.

8. How your motorcycle approved training body (ATB) is monitored

Added information about making changes to an ATB during a representations period and appealing a decision.

9. Rules for mopeds and motorcycles used for training

Updated information about mopeds and light quadricycles

10. What driving licences learner riders need

Updated information about photocard licenses.

11. Managing your training body’s business practices

Added information about training of members of the public to become down-trained instructors.

12. Motorcycle approved training body (ATB): conditions of appointment

New section added.

21 November 2022 published amendments

2018

1 November 2018 published amendments

8. How your motorcycle approved training body (ATB) is monitored

Removed some of the items that will be checked during an ATB compliance check.

28 September 2018 published amendments

1. Introduction

Moved this section to a new format on GOV.UK.

2. Employing motorcycle instructors

Moved this section to a new format on GOV.UK.

3. Getting your site approved for compulsory basic training (CBT)

Moved this section to a new format on GOV.UK, and added information about how site reinspections work.

4. Providing compulsory basic training (CBT) courses

Moved this section to a new format on GOV.UK.

5. Issuing and managing CBT certificates (DL196s)

Moved this section to a new format on GOV.UK.

6. Providing direct access scheme (DAS) training

Moved this section to a new format on GOV.UK.

7. Reporting incidents that happen during motorcycle training

Moved this section to a new format on GOV.UK.

8. How your motorcycle approved training body (ATB) is monitored

Moved this section to a new format on GOV.UK, and added information about how new ATB compliance checks work.

9. Rules for mopeds and motorcycles used for training

Moved this section to a new format on GOV.UK.

10. What driving licences learner riders need

Moved this section to a new format on GOV.UK.

11. Managing your training body’s business practices

Moved this section to a new format on GOV.UK, and added information about keeping up to date.