Policy Threads

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Changes

The Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency are reforming the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) requirements for HGV, bus and coach drivers, including changes to testing, licensing, and international transport regulations. This involves amendments to goods vehicle regulations, MOT service charges, and operator licensing frameworks. The policy is currently active with draft regulations published for 2024–2026.

20 Jun 2022 | Announcement Department for Transport linked

Transport Update

UIN: HLWS115 Today the Government is publishing a consultation on reforming the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) levy. The HGV levy has been suspended since 1 August 2020 to support the haulage sector and aid pandemic recovery efforts. Today’s consultation seeks …

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16 Sep 2021 | Announcement Department for Transport linked

Legislation - Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021

UIN: HCWS292 The haulage sector has been experiencing a shortage of HGV drivers worldwide for some time. The issue has been further exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic as driver testing had to be suspended for much of last year, meaning …

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10 Sep 2021 | Announcement Department for Transport linked

Transport update

UIN: HCWS282 The HGV driver shortage is a long-standing challenge facing countries across the world. As a result of the pandemic, driver testing was suspended for large parts of the last year. It is now back up and running and …

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