Exemptions from driver CPC

A driver does NOT need a Driver CPC qualification if they are using a vehicle for :

non-commercial carriage of passengers or goods

carrying materials or equipment for use in your job, as long as driving is less than 30% of your monthly work

driving lessons for the purpose of acquiring a driving licence or a driver CPC qualification

Nor does a driver need a Driver CPC qualification if :

driving within 62 miles (100 kilometres) of base (not carrying passengers or goods) and driving a lorry, bus or coach is not their main job

the vehicle is being road tested to diagnose a reported defect, for repair, maintenance or technical development purposes

the vehicle is either new or rebuilt and has not yet been put into service

the vehicle is limited to a top speed of 28mph

the vehicle is being used or controlled by the armed forces, police, fire and rescue service, emergency ambulance service, prison service or people running a prison or young offender institution