The Driver’s Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) came into force in September; there are a few exemptions that include:
- Drivers road testing vehicles
- Armed Forces and Emergency Services
- Drivers who drive non – commercially
- Drivers of vehicles primarily used for driving lessons
- Where driving is not the main occupation
- Drivers of vehicles with an authorised maximum speed of under 45km/h
Some ADR training will count towards DCPC periodic training. The following rules will apply:
- Up to a maximum of 21 hours of the initial basic course can be approved for periodic training
- Seven hours of the core module refresher course can be approved for periodic training.
