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.

26 Feb 2026 | Policy paper Department for Transport linked

Commercial transport operator licensing common framework

Explains how the UK government and devolved governments propose to work together on commercial transport and operator licensing.

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30 Sep 2021 | Policy paper Department for Transport linked

Commercial transport and operator licensing: provisional common framework

How the UK government and devolved administrations propose to work together on commercial transport and operator licensing.

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21 Dec 2015 | Policy paper Department for Transport Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain linked

Traffic Commissioners triennial review 2015: implementation plan

A response to industry recommendations in the triennial review of the Traffic Commissioner system.

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