Motoring – Check Your Employees’ Driving Licences

Driver’s Licence Checklist

Please fill in the form below as applicable. Upon completion, print off the form for submission to relevant parties.

• Check name and address on licence (if photocard, on paper counterpart too)
• Check that vehicle category codes provide eligibility for vehicle being driven
• Check licence is full and has no restrictions (e.g. age)
• Check for endorsements. If there are any, are they:
• For minor offences?
• For major offences?
• How many endorsements/points have been collected and does this represent an unacceptable risk?
• Should driver training or disciplinary action be taken?
• If the employee has to tow a trailer:
• Does the licence cover this (note post-1997 restrictions)?
• Is the vehicle suitable for towing (MAM and licence limitations)?
• Is the trailer suitable for the vehicle towing it (MAM and licence limitations)?
• Has the employee passed the trailer test (note post-1997 restrictions)?
• Has the employee received any additional training for towing trailers?
• If the employee is to drive a minibus:
• Does the licence cover this (note 1997 restrictions)?
• Number of passenger seats
• Is driver over 21?
• Is it for hire or reward (is a PCV category D1 or D required and higher medical standard)?
• Has the driver passed the minibus test, or had additional training?
• Does the driver have a Minibus and Community Bus Permit?
• Is the minibus going to be towing a trailer?
• Is the vehicle suitable for the trailer it is towing (MAM and licence limitations)?
• Is the trailer suitable for the vehicle towing it (MAM and licence limitations)?
• Does the driver’s licence allow towing by minibuses?
• Overseas visitors/residents:
• Is the driver on a visitor’s visa or are they a resident in Great Britain (GB)?
• Do they hold an EC/EEA licence?
• – Minimal restrictions on driving in GB for cars and light vehicles
• – Can be exchanged for a GB licence
• – Some restrictions on heavy vehicles and vocational licences
• Do they hold a designated country licence?
• – 12-month limitation on existing licence for cars and light vehicles
• – Must exchange driving licence for a GB licence within 12 months
• – Vocational drivers required to pass GB test for medium-sized or large vehicles or passenger vehicles (with some exceptions)
• Do they hold a licence outside EC/EEA and designated countries?
• – 12-month limitation on existing licence for cars and light vehicles
• – Must take GB driving test within the 12 months but can drive on a GB provisional licence without usual restrictions
• – Vocational drivers required to pass GB test for medium-sized or large vehicles or passenger vehicles (with some exceptions)

If in doubt contact the DVLA on 0870 240 0009 or visit www.dvla.gov.uk



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