Operator Licence Awareness

Where a horsebox is driven with a business related purpose, such as for a livery yard or riding school, or professional rider, despite saying they are ‘not for hire or reward’ they probably need to have a Restricted, Standard or International Operating licence.  

The course is very informative whether you think you need an Operator’s Licence or not.

Counts as Professional Driver CPC, recorded by the DVLA

Part of having that licence is that all HGV drivers need to have completed 35 hours of Driver CPC ( 5 x 7 hours) every 5 years. This training is recorded by the DVLA. This course is fully approved by JAUPT, delivered by a professional HGV training company and completion will be credited to your DVLA Driver CPC record and is valid for 5 years

 Course Overview 

The course provides an overview of the operator licensing system and details the fundamental undertakings that apply to Operators of HGV. This includes: 

• Operator licensing 
• Drivers' hours
• Working Time Regulations
• Tachographs & record keeping
• Planned preventative maintenance & record keeping
• Driver record keeping & defect reporting 
• Driver & operator responsibilities
• The Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system
• The role of the enforcement authorities
• Driver well-being & licensing
• Safe loading of vehicles
• Plating & testing

Some government links for further information

Being a goods vehicle operator: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Driving to Ireland / EU in a lorry over 2.5T as part of a business? – from 21 May 2022 you will need an Operators Licence