Exemptions from needing Driver CPC
You do not need Driver CPC if you’re using the vehicle for:
- non-commercial carriage of passengers or goods
- carrying material or equipment you use for your job, as long as driving is less than 30% of your rolling monthly work
- driving for someone you work for, or your own agriculture, horticulture, forestry, farming or fisheries business, as long as driving is less than 30% of your rolling monthly work
- driving within 62 miles (100 kilometres) of your base – but the vehicle cannot be carrying passengers or goods, and driving a lorry, bus or coach cannot be your main job
- driving to or from pre-booked appointments at official vehicle testing centres
- driving lessons for anyone who wants to get a driving licence or a Driver CPC
- maintaining public order – and the vehicle is being used or controlled by a local authority
- rescue missions or in states of emergency
You also do not need Driver CPC if the vehicle is:
- is being road tested for repair, maintenance or technical development purposes
- either new or rebuilt and has not yet been taxed
- being used or controlled by the armed forces, police, fire and rescue service, emergency ambulance service, prison service or people running a prison or young offender institution
- limited to a top speed of 28mph
- Only a court can make a decision on Driver CPC rules.
- If you are not sure if you need Driver CPC – Get legal advice.
- You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving professionally without Driver CPC
Updated 24th July 2020 from Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Our next CPC course is 22nd August 2020
We have put many safety measures in place to ensure our candidates and instructor are safe during the course. If you would like to discuss what safety measures we have in place before deciding if you would like to attend please do not hesitate to contact us.
01945 880155
training@ctservicesltd.co.uk
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Coopers Transport Services Ltd
