The complete list of links to DVSA publications guides & forms
I often get asked about which forms to use and what operator compliance publications the operator and driver should be utilising. So I’ve put together a rather helpful, regularly updated complete list of links to DVSA publications, guides, forms and tools for you. A one stop definitive place to find those all important DVSA publications, guides & forms, operator compliance legislation & other very helpful information.
Last update 24/07/18
Goods Vehicles Operators Guides
The Guide to maintaining roadworthiness 2018
https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/sites/default/files/guide-to-maintaining-roadworthiness.pdf
Guide to Goods Vehicle Operators Licensing 2011 (GV74)
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/193518/Goods_Vehicle_Operator_Licensing_Guide.pdf
Guide to graduated fixed penalties and financial deposits 2013
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-graduated-fixed-penalties-financial-deposits
GV262-03 Drivers’ Hours and Tachograph’s guide 2015
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rules-on-drivers-hours-and-tachographs-goods-vehicles-in-gb
Updates to Drivers’ Hours rules 4th March 2016
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/drivers-hours-goods-vehicles/updates
Working time regulations for mobile workers 2013
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-time-regulations-for-mobile-workers
Staying legal heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers 2011
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-legal-heavy-goods-vehicle-drivers
Load securing: vehicle operator guidance 2017
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/load-securing-vehicle-operator-guidance
HGV overloading: the basics 2013
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hgv-overloading-the-basics
The safe Operators Guide 2009
http://www.thetransportmanager.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/vosa-safe-operators-guide.pdf
Categorisation of Defects 2015
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/categorisation-of-defects
MOT testing guide (6th edition) 2004
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mot-testing-guide
VOSA Safe Operators Guide
https://tmconsultant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/vosa-safe-operators-guide.pdf
Working time regulations for mobile workers:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-time-regulations-for-mobile-workers
The role of the traffic commissioners
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/traffic-commissioners
A guide to representations, objections and complaints
www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-guide-to-making-representations-objections-and-complaints-goods-vehicle-operator-licensing
Senior Traffic Commissioner’s statutory guidance and statutory directions – How traffic commissioners approach the exercise of their statutory functions
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/senior-traffic-commissioners-statutory-guidance-and-statutory-directions
Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS)
www.gov.uk/government/publications/operator-compliance-risk-score-guidance-ocrs-notes
International Road Haulage
www.gov.uk/the-essentials-of-international-road-haulage
Running a fleet of vans
www.gov.uk/government/publications/your-van-best-practice-guide
Towing small trailers guides
www.gov.uk/government/publications/quick-guide-to-towing-small-trailers
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/towing-a-trailer-with-a-car-or-van
Recovery operations guide
www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-for-recovery-operations
Horsebox and trailer owners
www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-horsebox-and-trailer-owners
Driver CPC overview
www.gov.uk/driver-certificate-of-professional-competence-cpc/overview
Driving licence categories
www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories
Driving licence codes
www.gov.uk/driving-licence-codes
Guide to graduated fixed penalties and financial deposits
www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-graduated-fixed-penalties-financial-deposits
Guide to vehicle immobilisation:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-vehicle-immobilisation
Digital drivers cards (DQC)
www.gov.uk/government/publications/digital-drivers-cards-how-to-stay-within-the-law
Enforcement sanctions policy
www.gov.uk/government/publications/enforcement-sanctions-policy
Lorry types and weights:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-lorry-types-and-weights
HGV inspection manual (2013 consolidated version)
www.gov.uk/government/publications/consolidated-hgv-inspection-manual-2013
HGV brake test
www.gov.uk/government/publications/preparing-your-heavy-vehicle-for-brake-test
Braking connections when using a trailer:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-your-braking-connections-when-using-a-trailer
Automatic slack adjusters – maintenance guide
www.gov.uk/government/publications/automatic-slack-adjusters-maintenance-guide
Dangerous and hazardous goods vehicles inspection
www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-inspection-of-dangerous-and-hazardous-goods-vehicles
Seat belt installations
www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-changes-to-seat-belt-installations
Maintenance software and computer storage of maintenance records
http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-guide-to-the-use-of-maintenance-software-and-computer-storage-of-maintenance-records
Individual Vehicle Approval manuals (IVA)
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval/individual-vehicle-approval-manuals
Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) for lorries help to get a pass
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/individual-vehicle-approval-iva-for-lorries-help-to-get-a-pass
Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) for vans help to get a pass
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/individual-vehicle-approval-iva-for-vans-help-to-get-a-pass
Categorisation of defects
www.gov.uk/government/publications/categorisation-of-defects
HGV operator licensing forms
All operator licensing applications and changes are carried out now online. See refer to my guide on ‘how to apply for an operators licence’.
Other helpful Links
Stoneridge Tachograph Simulator – great tool for practicing the use of a digital tachograph
http://www.se5000.com/documentation.html
Find your nearest Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) or DVSA test station:
www.gov.uk/find-atf-vosa-test-station
Check MOT test history
www.gov.uk/check-mot-history-vehicle
HGV driver daily walkaround check poster
www.gov.uk/government/publications/heavy-good-vehicle-drivers-daily-walkaround-check
Moving on – Official advice and information for lorry, bus, coach and van operators and drivers
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