Retained EU Law
2009
United Kingdom
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 (Operator Licensing - Common Rules)
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What this Act requires
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Subject matter and scope
Definitions
Requirements for engagement in the occupation of road transport operator
Transport manager
Conditions relating to the requirement of establishment
Conditions relating to the requirement of good repute
Conditions relating to the requirement of financial standing
Conditions relating to the requirement of professional competence
Exemption from examination
Competent authorities
Examination and registration of applications
Checks
Procedure for the suspension and withdrawal of authorisations
Declaration of unfitness of the transport manager
Decisions of the competent authorities and appeals
National electronic registers
Protection of personal data
Administrative cooperation between Member States
Certificates of good repute and equivalent documents
Certificates relating to financial standing
Certificates of professional competence issued in a Member State
Penalties
Transitional provisions relating to the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022
Transitional provisions
Mutual assistance
Committee procedure
Regulations made by the Secretary of State: consultation and procedure
Regulations made by the Northern Ireland department: consultation and procedure
Reporting
List of competent authorities
Communication of national measures
Repeal
Entry into force
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Regulates drivers, vehicles, and operators in UK road transport. Issues operator licences for goods vehicles (HGVs) and PSVs. Enforces roadworthiness and driver …
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