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• Driving licences
• Driver assessment training
• Insurance
• Permits and vehicle excise licence
• Minibus maintenance
• Speed limiter fitment

Driving licences

Headteachers and managers must check that all minibus drivers hold a valid licence.
Check licences every 6 months and keep a record.

UK nationals

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EU licence holders

Can drive in the UK until age 70 or for 3 years after becoming resident – whichever is longer.
Vocational licence holders (Categories C and D) must register with DVLA.

Non-EU licence holders

Can drive in the UK for 12 months. After that, they must apply for a UK provisional licence and pass a UK driving test.
Encourage staff to exchange their licence early.
They may only drive vehicles with 8 seats or fewer.
All non-UK drivers should receive extra training.

Driver assessment training

Drivers of insured minibuses must complete a formal driving assessment every 4 years.

The standard is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS).
Successful drivers receive a certificate valid for 4 years.

Training is available from:

Waverley Hoppa Community Transport

• Email: enquiries@hoppa.org.uk
• Phone: 01428 681701

East ÖйúPÕ¾ Rural Transport

• Email: rtp@esrtp.org.uk
• Phone: 01883 701270

Insurance

Check with your insurer that:

• your school is listed on the ÖйúPÕ¾ policy
• the policy is active
• new vehicles are registered
• hired vehicles are insured
• drivers have the correct licence and experience
• you understand any limits if drivers have penalty points

Permits and vehicle excise licence

Each minibus must:

• display a valid vehicle excise licence
• have a section 19 permit to operate legally as a non-profit service with more than 8 passenger seats

Minibus maintenance

Daily checks

Inspect the minibus before use each day.
Record checks in a report book.
Fix any issues before driving.

Defect reporting

Drivers must report any faults in writing after each journey.
Have a system in place to act on these reports.

Regular servicing

Minibuses must be inspected and maintained by qualified technicians.
Set up a planned maintenance schedule with a contractor.

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Speed limiter fitment

Minibuses with more than 8 seats must be fitted with a speed limiter.
This restricts speed to 62 mph (100 kph).
Lower speed limits still apply.

Contact your vehicle dealer for advice.

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