Operator Licence Applications & Variations
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Operator Licence Information
There are 3 types of goods vehicle operator licences. They are:
1. Standard International licence for national and international haulage operations;
2. Standard National licence for national haulage operations only;
3. Restricted licence for the carriage of goods on the licence holder’s own account in connection with their business.
Standard International LicenceRequest an Expert Callback
A standard international licence allows you to carry your own goods, and goods for other people, for hire or reward, both in the UK and on international journeys.
Operators who are issued with standard international licences will also receive Community Licences. These are required for all hire or reward operations in, or through, EU countries and are documents required to be carried on the vehicle at such times. (Further information about Community Licences is provided below.)
To get a standard international licence, you must satisfy the requirement of finance and of establishment in Northern Ireland and both you and your transport manager must each satisfy the requirement of good repute and professional competence.
Take note: Community Licences will not cover you for journeys to non-EU countries, where you might require special permission to travel.
Standard National LicenceRequest an Expert Callback
A standard national licence allows you to carry your own goods on your own account, or other people’s goods for hire or reward, in the UK, and to carry your own goods on your own account abroad. This will allow you to haul loaded trailers to or from ports within the UK as long as your vehicle does not actually leave the UK.
To get a standard licence, you must satisfy the requirement of finance and of establishment in Northern Ireland and both you and your transport manager must be of good repute and satisfy the requirement of professional competence.
Restricted LicenceRequest an Expert Callback
A restricted licence only allows you to carry your own goods on your own account within the UK and the EU. You do not have to satisfy the requirement of professional competence to get a restricted licence and the finance levels may be less. However, you should obey the same rules as for a standard licence.
Financial Standing
You will need to assure the DfI that you have enough money to run your business properly. Indication of funds can be in the form of a bank or building society balance (original statements must be supplied for the past 28 days, the last balance of which must not be more than two months from the date of receipt of the application, this would include evidence of an overdraft facility if one is in place).
Standard License
£8,000 - First vehicle.- £4,500 - Each additional vehicle.
Restricted Licence
- £3,100 - First vehicle.
- £1.700 - Each additional vehicle.
For Example
Standard International application for 2 vehicles and 2 trailers:
£8,000 + £4,500 = £12,500
£12,500 must be proven over a 28 day period.
Transport Manager Requirement
If you are an operator applying for a standard international or standard national licence, you will need to have at least one transport manager who satisfies the requirements of good repute and professional competence.
Note: transport managers are not required for restricted licences, but the operator must still meet the requirement to be fit to hold a licence and ensure the transport operations are properly managed.
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