Does a mechanic need a CPC?
Example 9: mechanic driving a lorry with tools and equipment A mechanic employed by a transport company drives a lorry all day (over 30% of their working time) containing tools and equipment they need to change wheels at the roadside. They do need Driver CPC because their main activity is driving.
What happens if you get caught driving without CPC?
Driving without a Driver CPC qualification may also lead to prosecution proceedings – with a £1,000 maximum penalty – for both the driver and the operator. These offences will also be referred to the Traffic Commissioner, which could result in the suspension of the driver’s and/or the operator’s licence.
Can you drive without a CPC?
If the periodic training has been undertaken and the driver is waiting for the Driver CPC card to arrive, the driver can still drive professionally and will not be fined for not having it with them. Driving professionally without Driver CPC is illegal and may incur a fine of up to £1000.
Is CPC a legal requirement?
It is a legal requirement for most Category C or D licence holders, but there are some exceptions, which are outlined later. New drivers who pass the initial qualification will obtain a DQC (Driver Qualification Card, otherwise known as a CPC Card).
Is Driver CPC going to be scrapped?
As an essential requirement to drive professionally, the Driver CPC qualification expands the expertise of drivers, as well as ensuring road safety. Since Brexit, many have been asking – will the driver CPC be scrapped? In short – the answer is no. It will be accepted into legislation despite the UK leaving the EU.
Who is exempt from CPC?
There are exceptions from the Driver CPC qualification for drivers of vehicles: used for non-commercial carriage of passengers or goods, for personal use. undergoing road tests for technical development, repair or maintenance purposes, or of new or rebuilt vehicles which have not yet been put into service.
How much is a CPC license?
Test costs
| Weekday | Evening, weekend and bank holiday | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver CPC part 1 – theory – (multiple-choice) | £26 | £26 |
| Driver CPC part 1 – theory – (hazard perception) | £11 | £11 |
| Driver CPC part 2 – case studies | £23 | £23 |
| Driver CPC part 3 – driving ability | £115 | £141 |
How much does a CPC licence cost?
How much does it cost to get a CPC licence?
Does grandfather rights still exist?
If you’re a large goods vehicle driver and you gained your licence prior to 10th September 2009, then you have Grandfather/acquired rights. This is a legal requirement for all professional drivers of goods and passenger vehicles, and there is no way out of it or around it.
Do you need a CPC to drive a 7.5 tonne?
All those who are driving a 7.5-tonne lorry professionally are required to complete the Driver CPC. However, driving a 7.5-tonne truck for personal use does not require Driver CPC, but it does still require C1 entitlement on your hgv licence.
Can you fail a CPC course?
Each CPC training course lasts a minimum of seven hours, and there is no pass or fail element to these tests. Drivers can check their Driver CPC periodic training record online to see how many hours they have completed.