Can i drive hgv without cpc

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Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies. Hide this message. Home Driving and transport HGV, bus and coach drivers. Become a qualified heavy goods vehicle HGV or bus driver. The government guidelines make it clear that you can keep driving professionally while you wait for your replacement CPC card to arrive.

Meanwhile, our dedicated client service portal will help you stay up to date with everything you need to know. Head here to learn more about our expert haulage insurance, and to get a quote. Latest News. What is a CPC Card? Supplier Directory. Transport Operations. Working Time Directive. Enforcement It is an offence for drivers to work professionally without a Driver CPC unless they fall into one of the exempt categories. Exemptions - General There are exemptions from the Driver CPC qualification for drivers of: Vehicles used for non-commercial carriage of passengers or goods, for personal use.

Vehicles undergoing road tests for technical development, repair or maintenance purposes, or new or rebuilt vehicles which have not yet been put into service.

Vehicles used in the course of driving lessons for the purpose of obtaining a driving licence or a Driver CPC. A vehicle used by, or under the control of, the armed forces, civil defence, the fire service and forces responsible for maintaining public order. A vehicle used in states of emergency or assigned to rescue missions. Carrying material or equipment used for your job as in the example of the bricklayer above. Driving lessons to obtain a driving licence or a Driver CPC.

Driving to or from pre-booked appointments at official vehicle testing centres. Driving within 62 miles kilometres of your employment base, providing that no passengers or goods are being carried and driving the lorry LGV , bus or coach PCV is not your main job. Maintaining public order, providing the vehicle is being used or controlled by a local authority. Rescue missions or in states of an emergency.