Monday, January 13, 2014
Why 10 September 2014 is Vital for LGV Drivers
Professional
drivers of large goods vehicles (LGV) have until 10 September 2014 to
complete their 35 hours of Driver Certificate of Professional
Competence (CPC). Completing that requirement will allow them to
continue their employment in the profession.
The
reason for the above requirement is EU Directive 2003/59, which aims
to improve safety on the roads. The Directive requires all
professional drivers to hold a Driver CPC aside from their vocational
driving licences. Additionally, drivers must complete 35 hours of
periodic training every five years from the date of their current
qualification to maintain their Driver CPC.
The
requirement applies to new and existing professional drivers. New
drivers must pass an initial Driver CPC test before they can enter
the profession. Existing drivers maintain their Driver CPC by virtue
of ‘acquired rights’ or ‘grandfather rights’. If they let
their Driver CPC expire, however, then they can regain that by
completing 35 hours of periodic training.
To
meet the requirement, drivers should take Driver CPC courses with
approved training centres. They can find these centres through the
Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training. They can start anytime,
although they better start early to complete their training on or
before the deadline.
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