Driver CPC * Europe - New road safety laws for truck drivers

From 10th September 2009, all trucks drivers who drive for a living will be required to have a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)

Brussels,Belgium -HGV (Ireland) -28 June 2009: -- New EU Regulations to promote road safety for truck drivers will come into force on Thursday 10th September 2009. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for introducing these changes to the way professional drivers of trucks are licensed in Ireland... Any drivers holding a valid full licence in the truck licence category on or before 9th September 2009 are automatically entitled to the new Driver CPC... A driver applying for a truck licence on or after 10th September 2009 will now be required to pass a further theory and practical driving test in addition to the ordinary truck driving test if they wish to become a professional truck driver... All drivers who hold a Driver CPC, whether by sitting the new tests or by acquired rights will be required to complete a 35 hour training programme during the following five years in order to retain the Driver CPC. This will consist of a one-day training programme per year over the five years... (Image from 16seater.co.uk: CPC2)