Driver CPC training for qualified drivers

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Getting your Driver CPC card

You바카라 사이트檒l get your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card when you바카라 사이트檝e done 35 hours of periodic training or completed a Return to Driving CPC course.

The card is sometimes called a 바카라 사이트榙river qualification card바카라 사이트� or 바카라 사이트�DQC바카라 사이트�.

You must carry this card while driving a lorry, bus or coach professionally.

You can get a 拢50 fixed penalty for driving professionally without your card.

You must replace your card if it바카라 사이트檚 lost or stolen.

When you바카라 사이트檒l be sent your card

You바카라 사이트檒l get your new Driver CPC card straight away if you complete your training in the 12 months before your deadline.

If you complete your training more than a year early

You will not get your new Driver CPC card until nearer the time your current card expires.

You can check when you바카라 사이트檒l get your new card.

How the card is sent to you

Your Driver CPC card will be sent automatically to the address on your driving licence. You need to change this address first if it바카라 사이트檚 wrong.

You only need to apply for your card if you did some of your periodic training in an EU country.

The Driver CPC card does not have your address on it, so you do not have to get a new one if your address changes.

The photo and signature on your photocard driving licence will be used on your Driver CPC card.

Waiting for your card

You can still drive professionally while waiting for your card if both of the following apply:

  • you바카라 사이트檝e done your periodic training
  • your training provider has recorded the training (they must do this within 5 working days of the training ending)

If your card does not arrive

Contact the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) if you do not receive your new card within 20 days of the date you바카라 사이트檙e due to get it.

Check when you바카라 사이트檒l get your new card.

Driver CPC card replacements
cpcre@dvsa.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 123 7721
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Find out about call charges

You바카라 사이트檒l have to pay 拢25 if:

  • you take longer than 3 months to tell DVSA it has not arrived
  • it바카라 사이트檚 sent to an old address because you have not updated your licence
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