...You are not required to hold a driver CPC

Because of your circumstances you are not required under the legislation to hold a driver CPC as part of your driving responsibilities.

However, because you're driving a minibus, bus or a coach regardless of whether its on a non-commercial basis just as a volunteer or occasional use, the responsibilities you undertake are of the same high standard of that of a professional driver.

Therefore, in order for you to keep up with regulations and know your responsibilities, you have the following options:

 

Did you know that a minibus is one of the most complicated vehicles to drive? ....Not necessary physically, but knowing whether you have the correct category on your licence as entitlements change depending on who is driving, who owns the minibus and the type of passengers you are carrying.

If you're found to have the incorrect category on your licence, you would be committing a motoring offence. Find out if you can legally drive your minibus?

 

Although you may not be a professional driver, driving a minibus still requires you to undertake those same responsibilities as someone who drives a bus or coach commercially.

Therefore, understanding Minibus Road safety is of paramount importance especially if this falls outside your normal working duties or your just a volunteer. Keep up to date and find out more about Minibus Road Safety training. If you decide otherwise, this may result in penalty points and court fines, because ignorance is no defense in law.

 

If or you feel that the added responsibilities for driving a minibus are no different from that of driving a car, then check-out the Safety Check section.