What is 35toComply?

35toComply is the IAM Drive & Survive Driver CPC programme for LGV/LCV drivers who drive professionally throughout the UK.

Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) has been developed as a requirement of the EU Directive 2003/59, which is designed to improve the knowledge and skills of professional drivers throughout their working life.

There are two parts to the legislation: 

• The Initial Qualification must be achieved by new LGV/LCV drivers along with their vocational licence to enable them to use their licence professionally.
• Periodic Training; 35 hours of training every 5 years must be attended by all professional drivers

Who will be affected?

An individual’s circumstances will determine how they acquire the Driver CPC.

All professional drivers (new and existing drivers) must complete a total of 35 hours Periodic Training every 5 years following their “acquired rights” or Initial Qualification to keep their Driver CPC valid.

Existing drivers must complete their Periodic Training by September 2014 (LGV/LCV).

New drivers who acquire a PCV vocational entitlement after the 10th September 2008 and/or an LGV/LCV vocational entitlement after the 10th September 2009 will have to obtain the Initial Qualification in addition to their licence to drive professionally.

New drivers who undertake a National Vocational Training programme are still able to obtain a vocational licence but can defer the Initial Qualification by up to a maximum of one year whilst, still being able to drive professionally.