Driving for Work Policy Updates
Ensure you have an up to date Driving for Work Policy in place.
Check that you have covered any of the updates below that are relevant to your organisation in the wording of your policies or processes.
The next step is to share any changes to your policies with your drivers.
2026 Updates
8th May 2026
From 1 July 2026, light goods vehicles (LGV) over 2.5 tonnes that are used for international journeys between the UK and EU for hire and reward must have a smart tachograph 2 fitted.
If you’re being paid to drive a LGV over 2.5 tonnes between the EU and UK on and after this date, it will need to have a tachograph fitted and you will need to comply with the assimilated drivers’ hours rules to remain compliant.
If the rules apply to your vehicle, you need to take action before 1 July.
The average lead time for tachograph fitting bookings is around 4 to 6 weeks on average, so take this into account.
5th May 2026
From 11 May 2026, Version 14.1 of the N2/N3 IVA Inspection Manual will be effective.
This is a minor revision, with key updates including:
- Emissions (Section 02) Note 1 revised to clarify alternative compliance routes
- Installation of Lights (Section 20) Improved format of Figures 4 and 4a. New Figure 6 added to illustrate manoeuvring lamp visibility.
- Retro Reflectors (Section 21) Clarified positional allowance for red rearmost side retro‑reflectors within Table 1.
- Headlamps (Section 25) Maximum installation height updated to include N3G vehicles.
- Reversing Lamps (Section 29) Method of Inspection and Required Standards wording revised. Manoeuvring lamps added to section.
2025 Updates
6th May 2025
Updated training course requirements of TfL Contractual Requirements audit standards.
This update includes the standards that vehicle operators need to meet to join the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition scheme.
These documents are for vehicle operators and DVSA earned recognition auditors. The documents show:
- the standards you need to meet
- how you’ll be assessed
- the evidence you’ll need
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales.
29th April 2025
Finding a reliable workshop where you have confidence in what you’re buying, just got easier with the launch of the industry’s Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS).
After successful trials in 2024, the scheme is now live.
It’s here to help raise the bar for commercial vehicle maintenance, by rating workshops on staff skills and facilities.
This way, operators can easily find skilled maintenance providers to keep their vehicles safe to drive – and hopefully make more informed choices on finding a provider that suits their needs.
Read the full blog here – Introducing the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS).
28th April 2025
Updated to the latest version of the guide to maintaining roadworthiness.
Updates include:
section 1.1. Best practice, added information on legal duties for operators to the section on maintaining compliance.
section 3. Daily walkaround checks, added information on additional checks for vehicles used in arduous conditions.
section 5. Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS), added information on scheme objectives.
section 5.3. Braking performance assessment, clarified requirements – section 5.4. EBPMS parking brake assessment, updated guidance in this section.
