How often should I carry out licence checks?

Published on 18/11/24

As it stands, commercial drivers must have their licence checked by their employers every three months, at minimum,...

As it stands, commercial drivers must have their licence checked by their employers every three months, at minimum, according to recommendations from the DVLA. However, for drivers with existing points on their licence, these checks should be even more frequent. 

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