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Which vehicles from the following fleet need to be covered by an O licence? 1) A goods vehicle unplated at 1,600kg unladen weight 2) A goods vehicle plated at 3,500kg 3) A goods vehicle plated at 3,600kg 4) A goods vehicle plated at 3,800kg
Which vehicles from the following fleet need to be covered by an O licence? 1) A goods vehicle unplated at 1,600kg unladen weight 2) A goods vehicle plated at 3,500kg 3) A goods vehicle plated at 3,600kg 4) A goods vehicle plated at 3,800kg
- All 4
- 2, 3 and 4 (correct)
- 1, 3 and 4
- 4 only
For own account operations, drawbar trailers are taken into account in operator licensing once they exceed what unladen weight (ulw)?
For own account operations, drawbar trailers are taken into account in operator licensing once they exceed what unladen weight (ulw)?
- 750kgs ulw
- 3,500kgs ulw
- 1,020kgs ulw (correct)
- 1,525kgs ulw
An operator has the following vehicles in their fleet: 1) Rigid goods vehicle with a gvw of 3,650kg 2) Rigid goods vehicle of 3,500kg gvw towing a drawbar trailer of 750kgs ulw, used for hire or reward operations 3) A rigid goods vehicle of 3,500kg gvw towing a drawbar trailer of 1,000kg ulw, used on own account operations 4) Articulated goods vehicle with a gvw of 36,000kg 5) A breakdown recovery vehicle of 5,000kg gvw. Which groups of vehicles is in scope of O licensing?
An operator has the following vehicles in their fleet: 1) Rigid goods vehicle with a gvw of 3,650kg 2) Rigid goods vehicle of 3,500kg gvw towing a drawbar trailer of 750kgs ulw, used for hire or reward operations 3) A rigid goods vehicle of 3,500kg gvw towing a drawbar trailer of 1,000kg ulw, used on own account operations 4) Articulated goods vehicle with a gvw of 36,000kg 5) A breakdown recovery vehicle of 5,000kg gvw. Which groups of vehicles is in scope of O licensing?
- 1, 2 and 4 only (correct)
- 2, 3 and 4 only
- 4 only
- All of the above
A road haulage operator applying for an operator's licence:
A road haulage operator applying for an operator's licence:
Which of the following bodies has a statutory right to object to the granting of an operator's licence?
Which of the following bodies has a statutory right to object to the granting of an operator's licence?
Why is an applicant for an O licence required to advertise the application in a local newspaper?
Why is an applicant for an O licence required to advertise the application in a local newspaper?
An objection from a local authority to the granting of an O licence should reach the Traffic Commissioner within how many days of notice in the local press?
An objection from a local authority to the granting of an O licence should reach the Traffic Commissioner within how many days of notice in the local press?
Representations against the granting of an O licence on environmental grounds can be made by:
Representations against the granting of an O licence on environmental grounds can be made by:
Which of the following is an acceptable ground for a trade union lodging an objection to the granting of an O licence?
Which of the following is an acceptable ground for a trade union lodging an objection to the granting of an O licence?
A company has four bases in a single traffic area. O licensed vehicles are operated from two of the bases and the other two bases are used by non O licensed vehicles only. How many O licences are required?
A company has four bases in a single traffic area. O licensed vehicles are operated from two of the bases and the other two bases are used by non O licensed vehicles only. How many O licences are required?
An applicant who is refused a goods vehicle O licence by a Traffic Commissioner may appeal to the Administrative Appeals Chamber. What is the maximum period allowed, after the Traffic Commissioner's decision has been published, in Applications and Decisions, for the operator to lodge an appeal?
An applicant who is refused a goods vehicle O licence by a Traffic Commissioner may appeal to the Administrative Appeals Chamber. What is the maximum period allowed, after the Traffic Commissioner's decision has been published, in Applications and Decisions, for the operator to lodge an appeal?
A company applies to the Traffic Commissioner for a restricted operator's licence. Which of the following criteria apply? 1) Arrangements are made for observing drivers' hours and records requirements 2) The applicant must meet professional competence requirements 3) The applicant must be a fit and proper person 4) The applicant must have sufficient financial resources to maintain vehicles
A company applies to the Traffic Commissioner for a restricted operator's licence. Which of the following criteria apply? 1) Arrangements are made for observing drivers' hours and records requirements 2) The applicant must meet professional competence requirements 3) The applicant must be a fit and proper person 4) The applicant must have sufficient financial resources to maintain vehicles
Which of the following have the statutory right to object to an application for an O licence? 1) British Association of Removers 2) Confederation of British Industry 3) Parish council 4) Police 5) Planning authority
Which of the following have the statutory right to object to an application for an O licence? 1) British Association of Removers 2) Confederation of British Industry 3) Parish council 4) Police 5) Planning authority
On 4 October, an O licence applicant advertised the application for a Standard O licence in the local newspaper. The Traffic Commissioner received representations from: Resident A on 19 October, Resident B on 28 October, Resident C on 29 October, Resident D on 30 October. All were on environmental grounds and all lived in the vicinity of the applicant's operating centre. The Traffic Commissioner MUST take into account those from:
On 4 October, an O licence applicant advertised the application for a Standard O licence in the local newspaper. The Traffic Commissioner received representations from: Resident A on 19 October, Resident B on 28 October, Resident C on 29 October, Resident D on 30 October. All were on environmental grounds and all lived in the vicinity of the applicant's operating centre. The Traffic Commissioner MUST take into account those from:
Bill Bloggs Limited applies for a Standard National O licence. The application form requests immediate approval for 6 vehicles with a facility for 2 further vehicles to be acquired. This facility to add vehicles at a later date is known as the:
Bill Bloggs Limited applies for a Standard National O licence. The application form requests immediate approval for 6 vehicles with a facility for 2 further vehicles to be acquired. This facility to add vehicles at a later date is known as the:
An applicant for a standard national O licence must demonstrate that there are sufficient funds to start up and run the business properly. In assessing this aspect of the applicant's financial standing, the Traffic Commissioner will include which of the following items? 1) Value of the vehicles owned by the applicant 2) Value of the vehicles hired in by the applicant 3) Value of the premises owned by the applicant 4) Cash funds on bank statement of the applicant 5) Any overdraft facility available to the applicant
An applicant for a standard national O licence must demonstrate that there are sufficient funds to start up and run the business properly. In assessing this aspect of the applicant's financial standing, the Traffic Commissioner will include which of the following items? 1) Value of the vehicles owned by the applicant 2) Value of the vehicles hired in by the applicant 3) Value of the premises owned by the applicant 4) Cash funds on bank statement of the applicant 5) Any overdraft facility available to the applicant
An LGV driver works for a transport company making regular deliveries on behalf of an engineering company. The vehicle is parked outside the driver's house every night and loaded at the engineering company each day. Which location(s) should be notified to the Traffic Commissioner as the vehicle operating centre(s)?
An LGV driver works for a transport company making regular deliveries on behalf of an engineering company. The vehicle is parked outside the driver's house every night and loaded at the engineering company each day. Which location(s) should be notified to the Traffic Commissioner as the vehicle operating centre(s)?
An 'operating centre', for operator licensing purposes, is the:
An 'operating centre', for operator licensing purposes, is the:
A company holds a restricted operator's licence. This permits it to:
A company holds a restricted operator's licence. This permits it to:
Flashcards
UK Licence for the Community
UK Licence for the Community
A document required for international transport, ensuring compliance with EU regulations.
O Licence Disc
O Licence Disc
Document on a vehicle showing it is authorized under an operator's licence.
Operating Center
Operating Center
A place where vehicles are normally kept when not in use.
Restricted Operator's Licence permits
Restricted Operator's Licence permits
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Financial Standing
Financial Standing
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O Licence Application Advertisement
O Licence Application Advertisement
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Who can make representations against an O-licence on environmental grounds?
Who can make representations against an O-licence on environmental grounds?
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Acceptable grounds for trade union objecting to O-licence?
Acceptable grounds for trade union objecting to O-licence?
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Maximum period allowed in which to appeal after Traffic Commissioner's decision is published?
Maximum period allowed in which to appeal after Traffic Commissioner's decision is published?
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Restricted Operator's Licence Criteria
Restricted Operator's Licence Criteria
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Who has the statutory right to object to an application for an O licence?
Who has the statutory right to object to an application for an O licence?
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Traffic Commissioner MUST take into account representations from:
Traffic Commissioner MUST take into account representations from:
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Facility to add vehicles at a later date
Facility to add vehicles at a later date
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Which vehicles need an O Licence
Which vehicles need an O Licence
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Drawbar trailers exceed which threshold?
Drawbar trailers exceed which threshold?
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Which of the following groups is in scope of O licensing?
Which of the following groups is in scope of O licensing?
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A road haulage operator applying for an operator's licence:
A road haulage operator applying for an operator's licence:
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Which body has a statutory right to object?
Which body has a statutory right to object?
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Study Notes
Operator Licensing Overview
- Module 1 focuses on operator licensing through multiple-choice questions and case studies.
- Key topics include enforcement of the O-licence, roles of the Traffic Commissioner, DVSA, and transport manager, and general management of the O-licence.
O-Licence Coverage
- To determine vehicles needing O-licence coverage consider:
- A goods vehicle unplated at 1,600kg unladen weight.
- Goods vehicles plated at 3,500kg, 3,600kg, and 3,800kg.
- Drawbar trailers exceeding a threshold are considered in operator licensing for own account operations.
- The threshold is 3,500kgs ulw.
Vehicle Types and O-Licensing
- An operator's fleet may include:
- Rigid goods vehicle with a gvw of 3,650kg.
- Rigid goods vehicle of 3,500kg gvw towing a drawbar trailer of 750kgs ulw (hire/reward).
- Rigid goods vehicle of 3,500kg gvw towing a drawbar trailer of 1,000kg ulw (own account).
- Articulated goods vehicle with a gvw of 36,000kg.
- Breakdown recovery vehicle of 5,000kg gvw.
Applying for an Operator's Licence
- A road haulage operator's application process:
- One application is lodged, irrespective of how many operating centres are throughout Great Britain.
Statutory Bodies and O-Licence Objections
- Logistics UK has a statutory right to object to the granting of an operator’s license.
Advertising an O-Licence Application
- Applicants must advertise in a local newspaper so that owners/occupiers near the operating center can object the grant of the licence.
Objections to O-Licence Grants
- A local authority must submit an objection to the Traffic Commissioner within 21 days of notice of the application appearing in the local press.
- Representations against granting an O-licence on environmental grounds can be made by a householder living next to the premises.
- Trade unions can object if the applicant lacks funds to maintain vehicles.
O-Licence Requirements and Appeals
- A company with four bases in a single traffic area operating O-licensed vehicles from two bases requires 1 O licence.
- An applicant refused a goods vehicle O licence by a Traffic Commissioner can appeal within 42 days of decision publication in Applications and Decisions.
Restricted Operator's Licence
- The following criteria apply:
- Arrangements are made for observing drivers’ hours and records requirements.
- The applicant must be a fit and proper person.
- The applicant must have sufficient financial resources to maintain vehicles.
Statutory Objectors
- The following have the statutory right to object to an application for an O licence:
- Police
- Planning authority
- British Association of Removers
Traffic Commissioner Considerations
- When an O licence applicant advertised the application for a Standard O licence in the local newspaper on 4 October, and residents A, B, C, and D submitted representations on 19, 28, 29, and 30 October respectively, the Traffic Commissioner MUST take into account residents A and B.
Standard National O-Licence Applications
- A facility to add vehicles at a later date is known as the expansion allowance.
Assessing Financial Standing for O-Licence
- The Traffic Commissioner will include:
- Value of the vehicles owned by the applicant
- Value of the premises owned by the applicant
- Any overdraft facility available to the applicant
Operating Centre Notifications
- If an lgv driver works for a transport company making regular deliveries on behalf of an engineering company, the locations that should be notified to The Traffic Commissioner as the vehicle operating centre are the transport company’s and the engineering company’s premesis.
Defining "Operating Centre"
- An "operating centre" is the authorised place at which vehicles will normally be kept when not in use.
Restricted Operator's Licence Permissions
- A company holding a restricted operator's licence can deliver and collect its own goods in the UK only.
Standard Operator's Licence Revocation
- An operator's standard operator's licence is taken away for not employing anybody to take their place nine months after the death of the designated transport manager.
- This constitutes a revocation of the licence.
Good Repute
- The 'good repute' requirement for an operator's licence applies to both the applicant and any professionally competent transport manager on whom the application depends.
Extending Fleet Size
- A company wanting to extend its fleet beyond the authorised limit must apply for a major change to the licence.
O-Licence Disc Details
- The following details can be found:
- O licence number
- Operator's name
- Expiry date
UK Licence for the Community
- A UK business applying for a standard international O Licence requesting authorisation for 40 vehicles will be issued 1 original automatically, and up to 40 certified copies by request if the application is granted.
Standard National Operator Licence
- Under a standard national operator license, the licence is valid for hire and reward journeys within the United Kingdom & the licence can be used to make commercial deliveries abroad on an occasional basis.
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