O-licence law

Applying for an O-licence
- 03 December 2010
- By Commercial Motor
Who needs one?

Anybody who operates goods vehicles above 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight for commercial purposes on UK roads requires an O-licence - this covers hire or reward hauliers, businesses … more
Management responsibilities and the CPC
- 16 December 2006
- By Commercial Motor
What standards must I meet to get an O-licence?

O-licence applicants must sign a declaration confirming they will comply with certain obligations to be given an O-licence and must continue … more
The Traffic Commissioners' powers
- 03 December 2009
- By Commercial Motor
What is the role of the Traffic Commissioners?

The Traffic Commissioners are appointed by the Transport Secretary and have responsibility for:

licensing the operators of Heavy Goods Vehicles … more
Changing and varying your O-licence
- 03 December 2009
- By Commercial Motor
What if I want to remove a vehicle from my licence?

You must notify the Traffic Commissioner within 21 days and return the disc relating to that vehicle, together with your licence documents and … more
Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS)
- 09 August 2009
- By Commercial Motor
What is OCRS?

OCRS was introduced by VOSA in 2006. It informs VOSA examiners of the probability of an operator being compliant or non-compliant. It is a mechanism for calculating the risk of non … more
PA Laing has O-licence curtailed despite improvements
- 03 November 2011
- By Roger Brown
Traffic Commissioner (TC) for Scotland Joan Aitken has curtailed the O-licence of livestock and timber haulier PA Laing for ongoing maintenance problems, but praised the company for the "huge … more
Licence revoked due to insufficient funds
- 09 December 2011
- By Patric Cunnane
A Kent haulier has had its licence revoked after repeatedly failing to meet financial standing requirements since its O-licence was granted. However, the revocation will not come into force until … more
Transport law changes in 2012
- 09 December 2011
- By Karen Crispe
The next 12 months will see the country host the Olympics Games and celebrate the Queen’s Coronation, writes Tachodisc MD Karen Crispe. It will also bring a tranche of new legalisation and … more
"Phoenix" firm Lindsay Scaffolding refused O-licence
- 06 January 2012
- By Roger Brown
Deputy Traffic Commissioner (DTC) for Scotland, Richard McFarlane has rejected an O-licence application for three vehicles from Edinburgh-based Lindsay Scaffolding Contracts, describing the business … more
O-licensing in Northern Ireland by April says minister
- 16 January 2012
- By Roger Brown
The Northern Ireland environment minister says he is confident the province will have its new O-licensing system by the spring.In a face-to-face meeting held today (16 January), Alex Attwood MLA, told … more