Driver CPC after Brexit: UK drivers driving in the EU


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Driver CPC after Brexit

We sent you an email today (6 September 2019) about Driver CPC after Brexit.

We'd like to make part of it clearer.

If you work for a UK company and have a UK Driver CPC qualification

You will still need Driver CPC to drive professionally in the UK after Brexit. You must still complete your Driver CPC periodic training by your deadline.

You do not need to do anything else if you’re a UK driver working for a UK company.

You will still be able to drive to or through EU countries with your UK Driver CPC qualification for all international journeys that UK companies are allowed to make after a no-deal Brexit.

For example, your UK Driver CPC will be valid for a journey from the UK to Switzerland using an ECMT international road haulage permit after Brexit.

If you work for an EU company and have a UK Driver CPC qualification

Consider exchanging your UK Driver CPC qualification for an EU one if you work for an EU company or want to work for one. You will then be able to work for both EU and UK companies after Brexit.

You need to exchange it before 31 October 2019. Do it as soon as possible.

Find out how to exchange your UK Driver CPC qualification for an EU one if you're a lorry driver or a bus or coach driver.