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What does the traffic commissioner do, DVSA's role, reasons for traffic commissioner public inquiries, who can be asked to attend, licence decisions, hearing, penalties and appeals
Traffic commissioners are responsible for licensing and regulating…
Licence applications are made public. Objections can be made by certain…
You may have to attend a public inquiry if: someone has objected to your…
You can decide to represent yourself or ask someone to represent you, such…
The traffic commissioner can decide to: refuse to grant a licence refuse…
You can appeal to the Upper Tribunal against a traffic commissioner…
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has produced a detailed guide to…
Apply for your site to be approved to host heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 4 tests.
Qualify as an HGV or bus driver, requalify if you used to drive an HGV or bus, get a provisional licence, take the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests.
To become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus or coach driver you need to:…
If you previously qualified, you do not have to do the full qualification…
You do not need the full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…
You must get an ‘animal transportation certificate of competence’ if you…
When you apply, you’ll need to choose what category of provisional licence…
You can book the part 1 theory test of the Driver Certificate of…
You can book the part 2 case studies test of the Driver Certificate of…
You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…
Once you’ve qualified, there are things you need to do when working as a…
The full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) lets you…
Provisional licence Cost Application for a provisional heavy goods vehicle…
How to become a transport manager, get the Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and get added to a vehicle operator's licence.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
Guidance for operators on selecting an effective transport consultant to provide services for operator's licences.
Apply to drive an HGV, bus or coach professionally for up to 12 months before taking all the qualifying tests if you’re doing certain training courses.
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
When to take Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training if you're a lorry, bus or coach driver, how to find courses, and what happens if you miss your deadline.
Information about how local authorities use open data to stimulate growth and innovation, save costs and develop more sustainable transport.
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