The consultation looks
at the Commissioner’s existing statutory document for
vocational licence holders and proposes a number of
changes.
- the starting points for taking action against
professional drivers
- cases involving Armed Service Personnel
- case examples of how drivers will be dealt with
The purpose of the driver conduct process is to ensure
lorry, bus and coach drivers are fit to drive large
commercial vehicles.
Traffic commissioners are responsible for regulating
these drivers and can take action against them for
failing to meet the relevant standards.
The statutory document helps traffic commissioners to
be consistent in their decision-making and contains
useful information for drivers and those who employ
them.
Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain, Richard
Turfitt, said:
“Our aim is to provide clear guidance and continue to
improve transparency in the way we come to our
decisions. Without a framework, we would not be in a
position to ensure consistent and fair regulation of
the transport industry or to continue to modernise the
licensing regime.
“I encourage professional drivers and their employees,
as well as our other key stakeholders, to review our
proposals and give us feedback on the intended
changes.”
The consultation runs until 23 July 2019.
