Updates to the information on ‘opting out’ for Driver CPC training

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency sent this bulletin at 10-09-2025 02:30 PM BST
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Updates to the information on ‘opting out’ for Driver CPC training

DVSA has updated its guidance on ‘opting out’ for Driver CPC training for qualified drivers.  

The change applies to individuals who intend to drive professionally in Europe and have already completed a National Driver CPC training course. 

What do I need to do?

To keep your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) to drive a lorry, bus or coach, you must do 35 hours of training every 5 years.  

If you want to drive professionally both in the UK and Europe, this training must come only from International training courses.   

You can now stop any National courses counting towards your overall training hours by using the check your Driver CPC periodic training hours service and selecting ‘opt out’.

What happens if I don’t?

If any National training courses are included in your Driver CPC training when your driver qualification card (DQC) is generated, you will get only a National Driver CPC.

This means you won’t be able to drive professionally in Europe, and you can't reuse any international hours to generate a new International DQC.

For more information on the Driver CPC training, visit: Driver CPC training for qualified drivers: How much training you need to do - GOV.UK