EU and UK Road Safety Policy

MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT: 

INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE

EU ROAD SAFETY POLICY

MAKING ROADS SAFER

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

POLICY KEY

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RED

A regulation driven activity

BLUE

A managed process

GREEN

An activity that requires an individual to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject matter relating to policy objectives.

To also demonstrate skills, ability and competence to the required licence standard, or management position held, in the administration of the conformity assessment process.

DEPARTMENT SUPPORT AGENCIES

Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Traffic Commissioners

Vehicle Certification Agency

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

HSE: The Working Time Regulations

RISKS

Road Transport Occupational Safety and Health Risks

MANAGING SELF,

TIME AND PERSONAL SKILLS

Road Transport Occupational Safety and Health Risks

Working Hours

ROAD USERS: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Think

Know Your Traffic Signs

Highway Code

The Official DVSA Guide to Driving

DVSA Setting the Standards

Professional and Career Development

NATIONAL RIDER AND DRIVER LICENCE STANDARDS

Category A:

Moped and Motorcycle

Category B:

Car and Light Van

Category C:

Lorries

Category D:

Buses and Coaches

POLICY KEY

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RED

A regulation driven activity

BLUE

A managed process

GREEN

An activity that requires an individual to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject matter relating to policy objectives.

To also demonstrate skills, ability and competence to the required licence standard, or management position held, in the administration of the conformity assessment process.

DRIVER TRAINING

Teaching people to Drive

Driving Tests, Motorcycle Tests and Learning to Drive

Become a Lorry or Bus Driver

Periodic training for LGV / PSV Drivers (CPC)

TRAINING MANAGEMENT

CPC and Course Availability

Check Your Recorded Hours of Periodic Training

JOB STANDARDS

National Occupational Standards

DRIVERS MUST KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION BELOW, THAT IS RELEVANT TO THE LICENCE THEY HOLD

LICENCE CONDITIONS

Medical and Disabilities

Eyesight

The Laws Relating to Vehicle Use

LICENCE MANAGEMENT

Driving Licences

View Your Driving Licence Information

Driving Licence Categories

Driving Licence Codes

Driving Licence Fees

Penalties (All Licence Holders)

Additional Penalties (Operators and Professional Drivers)

Information Relating to a Disability or a Health Condition

POLICY KEY

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RED

A regulation driven activity

BLUE

A managed process

GREEN

An activity that requires an individual to demonstrate knowledge & understanding of subject matter relating to policy objectives.

To also demonstrate skills, ability and competence to the required licence standard, or management position held, in the administration of the conformity assessment process

TIME MANAGEMENT: LGV & PSV Drivers Hours

Working Time Regulations for Mobile Workers

Tachographs

Rules & Guidance

Maximum Weekly Working Hours

Rests and Breaks

VEHICLE MANAGEMENT

Number Plate and Vehicle Registration

MOT and Vehicle Insurance

Vehicles at Work

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

Environment and Travel Management

LOAD MANAGEMENT

Rules Relating to Load Management

Loading and Unloading Vehicles