PCV Bus & Coach Regulations 2

Question 1

What is a 'Traffic Commissioner' and what is their role in PCV regulation?

Accepted Answer

A government official who grants PSV operator's licences, regulates services, and disciplines operators and drivers

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A police officer specialising in road traffic

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The head of DVSA enforcement

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A local authority official who manages bus routes

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations' (PSVAR) compliance requirement?

Accepted Answer

To ensure buses and coaches meet standards for accessibility for disabled passengers including wheelchair users

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To regulate ticketing systems

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To set noise emission standards for buses

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To control route licensing

Question 3

What is a 'route registration' for a local bus service?

Accepted Answer

A formal registration with the Traffic Commissioner required before operating a local bus service — specifying route, timetable, and stops

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A local authority permission for bus routes

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An MOT certification for bus routes

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A police permit for operating on certain roads

Question 4

Under UK bus regulations, what must be clearly displayed in a bus?

Accepted Answer

The maximum number of passengers, no smoking notices, emergency exit instructions, and operator information

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Only the no smoking sign

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Only the maximum passenger number

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Nothing is legally required beyond what DVSA specifies

Question 5

What is the consequence for a PCV operator of a vehicle failing a DVSA vehicle inspection?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle may receive a prohibition notice and the operator's compliance record is affected, potentially leading to Traffic Commissioner action

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Only a fine is issued — the vehicle can continue to operate

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The driver is personally fined — the operator is not affected

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No formal action is taken until the annual MOT is failed

Question 6

What records must a PSV operator keep for each vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Service and maintenance records, driver defect reports, annual test certificates, and daily inspection records — minimum 15 months retention

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Only the annual MOT certificate

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Insurance documents only

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Fuel records and MOT certificate