DVSA Documents
The DVSA's Road Worthiness Maintenance Guide
Regardless of operating conditions, fleet size, or vehicle type, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has created this guide to outline the duties and procedures associated with keeping vehicles in a roadworthy state.
Public Services Vehicle Operator Licensing - Operators' Guide from the DVSA (PSV437)
This handbook was created to provide operators of public service vehicles with an explanation of how the licensing system operates. (PSVs).
Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing - Operators' Guide from the DVSA (GV74)
This handbook was created to provide an overview of the licensing process for drivers of heavy-duty vehicles. (HGVs).
DVSA Receives Recognition for Auditing Vehicle Operators
Explains the criteria for the DVSA Earned Recognition program, as well as the evaluation and supporting documentation needed to pass an audit and earn program status.
Exemptions from the Driver CPC: Advice and Examples
There are various circumstances in which Driver CPC is not necessary. This manual gives examples and indicates whether the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) believes you would be exempt in each case. Please click here for latest guidance.
DVSA Driver CPC Guide
By assisting drivers of buses, coaches, and lorries in acquiring, maintaining, and expanding their professional skills and knowledge, Driver CPC seeks to increase traffic safety.
Tachographs
Drivers' Hours & Tachograph Regulations for LGV (GV262)
This manual offers guidance to owners and operators of goods vehicles, whether they are being used for personal or business purposes. It updates earlier advice from 2009 and discusses the regulations of drivers' hours and record-keeping.
Rules for Drivers' Hours and PSV Tachymeters (PSV375)
This manual offers guidance to those who operate public service vehicles, whether they are operated privately or for hire. It updates earlier advice from 2009 and discusses the regulations of drivers' hours and record-keeping.
Application for a company card for a digital tachograph
To apply for a Digital Tachograph Company Card, use this form.
Application for a digital driver's license
To apply for a Digital Tachograph Driver Card, use this application.
Remote Downloading from a Digital Tachograph
In order to gather Driver Card and Vehicle Unit data from digital tachographs for analysis and reporting using Smartanalysis, a new method known as Smartdownload has been developed.Data sheet on remote downloading of digital tachographs and how it can benefit your business.
Pictograms for digital tachographs
A straightforward printed explanation of digital tachograph pictograms.
Event & Fault Codes for Digital Tachographs
Printable PDF of the Continental VDO Event and Fault Codes.
Pictograms for digital tachographs
A straightforward printed explanation of digital tachograph pictograms.
ADR Documents
UNECE's Writing Instructions for ADR 2015
Advice about what to do in the event of an accident or emergency, as per ADR.
Dangerous Goods Transport through Road Tunnels
Transportation of Dangerous Goods in Road Tunnels: Department of Transportation Guide. Lists the current Classifications for UK Tunnels, including the Dartford, Mersey, Clyde, Ramsgate, Limehouse, Rotherhithe, Blackwall, East India Dock Road, and Tyne Tunnels, as well as Tunnel Codes and Signs.
2019 edition of Eurotunnel's Dangerous Goods Guide
Overview of Eurotunnel's ADR-regulated goods policy - One of the world's safest transportation systems, Eurotunnel was created with safety as a top priority. The goal of Eurotunnel's policy on the transportation of ADR-required items is to protect both the integrity of the Tunnel and the safety of its patrons and employees.Everything you need to know about transporting ADR-regulated commodities via the tunnel is included in this guide.
The Transport of Hazardous Goods
Dangerous goods pressure equipment 2009
The 2009 restrictions for transporting dangerous items and using portable pressure equipment
The Transport of Hazardous Goods
Approved derogations and transitional provisions April 2012
Outlines the conditions under which specific types of transportation or transportation under specific conditions is exempt from the rules and restrictions imposed by CDG 2009, CDG 2010, and CE 2010. Additionally, it allows for alternative restrictions and regulations to be in effect.
The Transport of Hazardous Goods
Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2011
Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Health & Safety Document No. 1885.
Dangerous Goods Transportation in Closed and Curtain-Sided Vehicles
Desmond Waight, a dangerous products expert with Croner, examines the consequences of a recent case of ADR violation and the transportation of hazardous materials in closed and curtain-sided vehicles.
European Union Agreement on the International Road Carriage of Dangerous Goods
A Working Party on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Road has been organized by the Economic Commission for Europe's Inland Transport Committee. The conclusions of that group are presented in this document.