Driver CPC Introduced
Implementation of Option 2 of the Directive
2003/59 will mean the introduction of the Driver Certificate
of Professional Competence (CPC) for driver of lorries, buses
and coaches. Existing heavy goods vehicle licence holders will
need to complete a minimum of 35 hours of periodic training during
a five-year period to update their skills in the areas of legal
compliance, energy conservation, record keeping, road traffic
care and driving.
The Directive will apply to PCV drivers from
September 2008 and LGV drivers from September 2009. Drivers
will not be able to
renew their driving licence unless they have evidence that
their training is up to date.
A number of working groups are currently
consulting with the Driving Standards Agency to establish details
of the testing
and training systems that will be required for Driver CPC.
www.dsa.gov.uk/Category.asp?cat=362
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