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Restricted

A Restricted Operator’s Licence (often referred to as a “Restricted O-licence”) allows businesses to use commercial vehicles to carry their own goods in the course of their trade or business.
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Standard

A Standard Operator’s Licence allows businesses to transport goods for hire or reward. Allows the holder to carry their own goods and other people’s goods within the UK.
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International

An International Operator’s Licence allows businesses to transport goods for hire or reward both within the UK and internationally. Trips between all EU member countries.
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Restricted Operator Licence

Restricted Operators License permits you to transport your own goods, on your own behalf, within the UK and internationally. If you want to transport goods across the UK that do not belong to you, for payment, you should apply for a Standard National license. If you also want to transport goods internationally, you should consider applying for a Standard International license.

To be eligible for a license, you must:

  • Maintain a good reputation and be qualified to hold a license.
  • Have appropriate facilities or arrangements to upkeep your vehicles.
  • Ensure compliance with all licensing rules and laws.
  • Show you have enough financial resources to operate your business and maintain your vehicles.
  • Designate at least one operating centre where vehicles can be safely stored when not in use.

Compliance with regulatory requirements is essential for all holders of Restricted Operator's Licenses.

Ongoing Compliance: Licence holders must ensure continuous compliance with restricted operator licensing rules and regulations. This involves:

  • Vehicle Maintenance: Vehicles must be well-maintained, with regular inspections and servicing to ensure safety and roadworthiness.
  • Driver Compliance: Drivers must adhere to legal driving limits, including driver hours and working time directives. They should also undergo regular training and testing to ensure professionalism and competence.

Frequently asked questions

A Restricted Operator Licences allows individuals or businesses to transport their own goods in the UK or internationally, but not other people's goods. ROLs are different from standard operator's licenses, which allow the carriage of goods for hire or reward

You need a Restricted Operator Licences to operate vehicles weighing more than 3,500 kilograms for trade or business reasons

To maintain a Restricted Operator Licences, you must: 

  • Be of “good repute” and fit to hold an operator licence 
     
  • Have a suitable level of financial standing 
     
  • Be capable of ensuring licencing rules and regulations are adhered to 
     
  • Pay the renewal fee every 5 years 
     
  • Ensure vehicles are well-maintained, with regular inspections and servicing 

You could be fined and lose your licence if you carry goods for other people for hire or reward.

In such cases, the operator is responsible for managing their own vehicles and drivers and ensuring compliance with the necessary regulations. In most cases, however, operators on a restricted licence will appoint a qualified transport manager

To obtain a restricted operator's license, applicants must demonstrate that they have the financial resources to maintain their vehicles. The financial standing requirements are:
  • First vehicle: £3,100
  • Each additional vehicle: £1,700 
Applicants must provide supporting financial evidence to show that they have the required amount in their business bank account. The funds must remain in place during the application process and for the entire time the license is held. 
 
The Traffic Commissioner may request three months' bank statements to calculate the average balance. They may also ask for evidence at the time of the license renewal, which happens every five years. 
 
Operators who fail to meet the financial standing requirements risk having their license revoked. Financial standing is a continued obligation that the Traffic Commissioner routinely checks.

  • Pay a fee
  • Advertise their application for a licence
  • Advertise their proposed operating centre(s) – where the vehicles will be kept when not in use
  • Designate a transport manager if applying for a standard licence
  • Provide information about their financial situation
  • Draw up a maintenance contract with a garage or agent to carry out safety inspections and vehicle repairs if they don’t do this themselves

If you’re considering your options for Operator Licence Applications, we invite you to reach out to us. Our team is dedicated to helping you understand the intricacies of regulatory compliance, identifying potential risks, and paving the way for your business’s continued success. We recognize that navigating these processes can be challenging, and we are here to guide you every step of the way.

If you feel ready to take the next step, please fill out the form, and one of our knowledgeable consultants will promptly contact you to assist you further. Your success is our priority, and we look forward to supporting you on this journey. If you’re considering your options for Operator Licence Applications, we invite you to contact us.

Our team is dedicated to helping you understand the intricacies of regulatory compliance, identifying potential risks, and paving the way for your business’s continued success. We recognize that navigating these processes can be challenging, and we are here to guide you every step of the way.

If you feel ready to take the next step, please fill out the form, and one of our knowledgeable consultants will promptly reach out to assist you further. Your success is our priority, and we look forward to supporting you on this journey.

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