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Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
Apply and pay for a HGV, PSV or interim operator licence (O licence) if you use vehicles to transport goods or passengers.
You usually need a vehicle operator licence to transport goods or carry…
When you apply, you’ll be asked: whether you’re a limited company, sole…
As part of your application, the Office of the Traffic Commissioner will…
You’ll be asked for your vehicles’ registration number and weight. If you…
If you’re applying for a goods vehicle operator licence for heavy goods…
Goods vehicles You do not need a goods vehicle operator licence if any of…
Apply for an operator licence online once you’ve read the guidance and…
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner will review your application. They…
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
OCRS is used to calculate the risk of commercial vehicle operators not following the rules on roadworthiness and traffic - how the system works, what your score means and how it can change
Check heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and public service vehicle (PSV) operator applications and decisions
DfT Operator Limited has responsibility for train operators’ ownership in England. DFTO is a public corporation of the Department for Transport .
How the Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system works and how vehicle operators should use it.
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
How to use the dual registration measure if you are a specialist events haulier.
A guide for operator's licence holders on what an acceptable compliance audit should cover.
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