Apr 20th, 2020
3 mins
The Government has announced temporary changes to professional driver requirements as part of its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Driver CPC periodic training
During the coronavirus outbreak, it may be difficult for drivers to complete their periodic training. The Department for Transport has therefore put in place temporary changes to professional driver qualification requirements.
Professional lorry and bus drivers whose Driver Qualification Card (DQC) expires in the period 1 March 2020 to 30 September 2020 can continue driving.
Drivers should continue to carry their expired DQC during this period.
Find out more about the updated guidance: Changes to professional driver requirements
Keep up to date with all official government advice on coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Coronavirus Update: MOTs for lorries, buses and trailers
Your lorry, bus or trailer will be exempt from needing an MOT for 3 months from 21 March 2020. You might need to apply for this, depending on your vehicle.
All lorry, bus or trailer annual tests (MOT) have been suspended from 21 March 2020 for 3 months because of the outbreak.
See full guidance: MOTS Suspension for lorries, buses and trailors
There is separate guidance for Northern Ireland Guidance for Northern Ireland
Coronavirus Update: MOTs due from 30 March 2020 (Cars, Vans & Motorcycles)
Your car, van or motorcycle’s MOT expiry date will be extended by 6 months if it’s due on or after 30 March 2020 – but you must keep your vehicle safe to drive.
Full guidance: MOT Suspension for Cars, Vans and Motorcycles
Guidance for staff in the transport sector
Government advice for https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-staff-in-the-transport-sector/covid-19-guidance-for-staff-in-the-transport-sector
this includes guidance on changing rooms and shower facilities
