Do I Need a Driver CPC to Keep My HGV Licence?

[eyedgbsnd]

Hi all,

I hold an HGV licence but haven't been actively driving. A recent conversation led me to believe that I now need a Driver CPC to keep my licence valid. I'm struggling to find clear information on this.

Could anyone clarify whether this is true? If so, what steps do I need to take to ensure my licence remains valid?

Thanks in advance!

You need a CPC to do paid work.
Your license will still stay valid anyway, so no if not driving HGV you don't need to do it now.
If you decide to start driving HGV again (for money) you will need to do your full 35 hour CPC course.

( DH is an HGV driver for a living so could answer this)

I believe there is now a returners option where you can do a 7 hour CPC for returning then get 12 months to complete up to the 35 hours instead of having to do it before active duty.