Government decides not to make eco-driving training a mandatory part of Driver Certificate
Wed 13 October 2010
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The Department for Transport haspublished its response to the consultation on options to increase the uptake of eco-driving training for drivers of large goods vehicles and passenger carrying vehicles. It has decided not to make eco-driving training a mandatory part of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence at this time.
Transport minister Mike Penning said: "Consistent with the Government’s de-regulation agenda I have decided not to make eco-driving training a mandatory part of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence at this time.
"I will instead respond to industry assurances that they have the will to increase uptake of eco-driving training without direct Government intervention, and will encourage and support industry-led initiatives to improve fuel efficiency and tackle carbon emissions, of which a number have emerged as a result of this consultation."
In 2012 the Department says that it will review the level of uptake of eco-driving training and fuel savings resulting both from these industry-led initiatives and from voluntary uptake as part of the Driver CPC and will then re-consider the case for Government intervention.
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