Bri_8691:
Hi All,
I’ve not driven professionally for 13 years plus - originally passed LGV 2 and then 1 (although never used the 1 in employment) - I stopped pre CPC etc, - Now working in a small factory.
My employer has asked me to drive a hire 7.5t, (assuming he can get one) to go collect a piece of machinery he’s bought… (driving is not part of my usual job at all now)
This involves a 7 hour round trip of 440 miles.I know the rules are very different these days - can anyone tell me if CPC is officially needed, even for a ‘one off’ trip of this nature? I read (rather quickly) that there are exemptions, but I am not, in effect, driving for ‘personal reasons’ or under the 60(ish) mile limit i read about…, and all during the ‘lock down’ too…
The DVLA helpline was closed when I tried ringing … can anyone give clarity please? Thanks in advance…
I reckon your man is exempt. Why?
A. Driving is not at all the main part of his employment at the firm.
B. The equipment he has to collect is quite clearly something which is required to be used in the course of his work.
The government guidance is, for once, quite clear.