Consultation: Certificates of Professional Competence for professional lorry and bus drivers - proposed arrangements for implementing European Union requirements for initial qualification and periodic training
What is the paper about?
The paper explains the requirements of new EU legislation (Directive 2003/59/EC) and how the Government proposes it should be implemented in the UK.
What does the Directive do?
All new professional lorry and bus drivers will have to pass an initial qualification, and all professional lorry and bus drivers will have to take periodic training on a five-yearly cycle.
Who will be affected by the changes?
The Directive will impact directly upon professional drivers and their employers.
What advantages will the new arrangements bring?
Better-skilled drivers should bring economic benefits, particularly from fuel savings. Drivers will be able to enter these occupations from age 18 years.
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Consultation:Proposed arrangements for implementing European Union requirements for initial qualification and periodic training
Covering letter: Driver certificate of professional competence
Annex A: Directive 2003/59EC
Annex B: Cabinet Office code of practice on written consultation
Annex C: Reply questionnaire
Annex D: Partial Regulatory Impact Assessment
Annex E: Consultation list
Annex F: Comparison of CPC directive against second directive
Annex G: Possible modular test approach
Annex H: Directive's rules concerning minimum driving ages