ARE MY DRIVERS AFFECTED BY DRIVER CPC?

Driver CPC applies to all new and existing drivers who wish to drive professionally and who require an LGV or PCV licence in order to do their job, except those covered by an exemption detailed below.

EXEMPTIONS

Our current understanding is that the Driver CPC directive does not apply
to drivers of:

• Vehicles with a maximum authorised speed not exceeding 45 km/h
• Vehicles used by or under the control of the armed forces, civil defence, the fire service and forces responsible for maintaining public order
• Vehicles undergoing road tests for technical development, repair or maintenance purposes, or of new or rebuilt vehicles which have not yet been put into service
• Vehicles used in states of emergency or assigned to rescue missions
• Vehicles used in the course of driving lessons for any person wishing to obtain a driving licence or Driver CPC
• Vehicles used for non-commercial carriage of passengers or goods for personal use
• Vehicles carrying material or equipment to be used by the driver in the course of his or her work, provided that driving the vehicle is not the driver’s principal activity.

This list is not necessarily exhaustive and is intended only as a guide. It is recommended that in all cases where it is felt an exemption applies, drivers and operators seek specialist independent legal advice.