Guidance
Operator Compliance Audits
A guide for operator's licence holders on what an acceptable compliance audit should cover.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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An operator’s licence holder is required to have systems and arrangements in place to ensure the safe and legal operation of vehicles used under the licence. The use of independent audits is an important tool that operators can use to test their systems and identify weaknesses.
Updates to this page
Published 4 November 2024
Last updated -
Updating general principles
Update history
2026-08-14 14:17
Added clarity on bodies that provide assistance to operators as well as carrying out audits.
2025-09-18 09:12
Simplifying to streamline when English and Welsh documents appear. Accessibility fix.
2025-06-13 12:35
Updating general principles
2024-11-04 11:28
First published.