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Review of the Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Statutory Document: Vocational Driver Conduct
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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Detail of outcome
A total of nine responses were received. The responses reflected strong support for the overarching aims of the revised Statutory Document—namely, improving clarity, consistency, and fairness in vocational driver regulation. Stakeholders welcomed the risk-based approach and procedural updates, while also highlighting areas for refinement, particularly around communication, training timelines, and the application of discretion.
The Senior Traffic Commissioner extends gratitude to all respondents and contributors involved in updating the Statutory Document. The updated Statutory Guidance and Statutory Directions have been issued accordingly.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The statutory guidance on vocational driver conduct has been reviewed and revised. The Senior Traffic Commissioners is now seeking views on the proposed revisions.
The document sets out the standards for professional lorry, bus and coach drivers and applicants. It also explains how traffic commissioners and staff delegated to act on their behalf propose to deal with driver conduct cases.
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Updates to this page
Published 17 April 2025
Last updated 7 November 2025
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Updating to add the summary of responses and finalised new version of the Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Statutory Document: Vocational Driver Conduct.
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First published.
Update history
2025-11-07 16:00
Updating to add the summary of responses and finalised new version of the Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Statutory Document: Vocational Driver Conduct.
2025-04-17 17:01
First published.