Driver CPC: changes in 2024 and 2025
Find out about changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus and coach drivers.
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To be an HGV, bus or coach driver, you usually need a professional driving qualification called the Driver CPC.
In 2023, the government consulted on making changes to Driver CPC.
Driver CPC is not being scrapped, but changes have been made to make it more flexible for people who only drive in the UK.
These first change was introduced on 3 December 2024.
The second change for people returning to driving was introduced on 1 February 2025.
This guide explains how the changes affect you.
Updates to this page
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Removed the section on running a consultation on further changes to add more flexibility. Added a section on Driver CPC cards.
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First published.