Road transport operator licensing

Road Transport and Freight Policy Division incorporating the Road Transport Operator Licensing Unit is responsible for licensing, regulation and policy in the commercial road transport sector in Ireland.

The commercial road transport sector operates for hire or reward and includes both road haulage and road passenger transport operators. Under EU and Irish law, all such operators need a Road Transport Operator Licence and possibly other documentation depending on the work involved e. Road Transport and Freight Policy Division is responsible for issuing all such licences and documents and authorise any changes to them, e.

The Division monitors licence holders throughout the currency of their licence to ensure continued compliance with licensing requirements and may suspend or withdraw licences in cases of non-compliance.

The Division also has responsibility for driving time, rest time and tachograph policy issues and regulations. Road Transport and Freight Policy Division interacts with the relevant EU authorities on legislative proposals, requirements and developments in the road transport sector and also liaises with other international transport organisations on a range of road transport issues. Re-reading, reviewing and acting on its contents are of paramount importance to running and continuing to run your business responsibly and successfully.

If you need operator licensing advice, road transport law specialists Oliver Legal Solicitors are here to help. Your OCRS score is based on data collected by DVSA over a 3 year rolling period, taken from annual tests, roadside inspections and inspections at your premises. Infringements incur points, and the higher your risk score, the more time your business is likely to lose through the inconvenience of roadside checks.

Act now. Get on top of the responsibilities which come with your O Licence. Get A Free Quote. Get A Quote Call us today to get a quote, or alternatively send us an email via our contact us page. We look forward to hearing from you.

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