Who is the O licence holder?
Your Operator’s Licence Holder and You! What is an ‘O’-Licence? An Operator’s Licence is a legal requirement for any company or organisation operating any vehicle, (whether or not they are the owner,) over 3.5 Tonnes GVW, that is used to carry goods on a public road in connection with any trade or business.
What is an O licence UK?
An operator’s licence (or O licence) is the legal authority needed to operate goods vehicles in Great Britain.
Who is responsible for the operators licence?
Traffic Commissioners
Traffic Commissioners are responsible for the licensing and regulation of those who operate heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches as well as the registration of local bus services, they are able to take regulatory action against operator licences.
Why do you need an O licence?
You need an Operator’s Licence if you want to use a vehicle over 3.5tonnes (3500kg) plated weight for the purpose of carrying of goods in conjunction with a trade or business. The licence is required whether or not goods carriage is for hire or reward.
How long does an O licence last?
5 years
This licence allows you to carry your own goods, but not other people’s goods. Your licence will continue to be valid as long as you pay your continuation fee every 5 years and operate within the terms of your licence. You’ll be contacted every 5 years to make sure that your licence shows the correct information.
What is a restricted O licence?
This licence is held by companies that are not engaged in hire or reward haulage and are carrying their own goods for distribution or trade purposes. Unlike standard national and international licences, with a restricted licence, there is no requirement to hold a CPC.
Can I use someone else’s operators licence?
Operator licences aren’t ever transferable and discs should never be shared with other businesses – even if there is a margin. There are many cases where operators lend their licence or licence discs, even though they know it isn’t legal.
Do I need an operators licence for private use?
Whatever type of private hire service you intend to provide you will need to be licensed by us before you start operating. Anyone who receives payment for taking bookings or supplying drivers for hire without an operator’s licence is breaking the law and may be prosecuted.
What can you do on a restricted O licence?
Restricted licence This licence allows you to carry your own goods, but not other people’s goods. Your licence will continue to be valid as long as you pay your continuation fee every 5 years and operate within the terms of your licence.
What does Restricted O licence mean?
What are the responsibilities of 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 to maintain standards to keep an O-licence once they have it.These include being a fit person to hold a licence; making proper maintenance arrangements for vehicles; controlling drivers’ hours, records and
Do you need an O licence in the UK?
An operator’s licence (or O licence) is the legal authority needed to operate goods vehicles in Great Britain.
Are there more regulations for national licence holders?
No, there are more regulations for national and international licence holders than there are for restricted licence holders. National and international licence holders must show that they are of good repute, meet professional competence requirements and satisfy more rigorous financial criteria.
Who is required to have an operator’s licence?
The operator’s licence must be held by the person – whether an individual or a company – who ‘uses’ the vehicle and this may or may not be the owner of the vehicle. The user of the vehicle can be: the driver, if they own it or if they are leasing, buying on hire purchase terms, hiring or borrowing the vehicle (eg a typical owner-driver operation)