The dangers of not checking driving licences…

Some alarming statistics for fleet operators: Only 1 in 10 motorists (13 per cent) would tell their employer if they received penalty points whilst driving. Meanwhile, a whopping 25 per cent of motorists with penalty points on their licence did not inform any organisation when they received them.

These figures should be deeply unsettling for any business managing a fleet of drivers. Regularly verifying driver’s licences is a crucial yet often overlooked component of health and safety policies for any company with routine driving activities.

It’s easy to assume this is just a box-ticking exercise - but the truth is quite different.

Employers who fail to routinely and thoroughly check their employees’ licences may be held accountable for the actions of their staff if they allow them to drive on business without a valid licence.

The most severe consequence? Up to £20 million of pounds in fines for corporate manslaughter convictions. Scary stuff!

In 2023, the need for organisations to prove their commitment to a robust and rigorous health and safety approach has never been more critical. And when it comes to fleet management, ensuring licenses are up to date is essential.

How often should you be checking licences?

Recommendations from the DVSA suggest complete licence checks should be carried out every three months at a minimum, although this should be more frequent for