Professional drivers

Information and services for professional drivers in Ireland.

Professional drivers

What you need to know as a professional driver in Ireland, from getting a Driver CPC card to becoming an Approved Driving Instructor and how the Emergency Services Driving Standard works.

Posting of drivers

From 2 February, 2022, new rules will apply to drivers carrying out transport duties outside their operator's registered country.

CPC

What you need to know about the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC), from becoming a professional CPC driver and getting a Driver CPC card to periodic training, compliance, tachographs and medical fitness

ESDS

What you need to know about the Emergency Services Driving Standard (ESDS), from how to become an ESDS driver or trainer to helpful resources and FAQs.

Tachographs

Tachographs and tachograph equipment for trucks and buses in Ireland. Tachograph legislation. Driver cards, company cards, workshop cards, control cards.

Become a professional (CPC) driver

You must have a Driver CPC card if you are a professional driver, driving a truck or bus as your principal occupation. Learn about the steps you need to take to become certified.

Become an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)

Steps you must take to become a qualified Approved Driving Instructor in your chosen licence category.

ADI

What you need to know about being an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), from how to become an ADI, staying qualified, the ADI regulations and delivery of the Essential Driver Training (EDT) and Initial Basic Training (IBT) to learner drivers.

Foreign CPC drivers

If you have completed Driver CPC training in another EU country, this training might be accepted as part the training you have to complete in Ireland. You can contact the RSA to confirm this.

Become an ESDS driver

How to become an Emergency Services Driving Standard (ESDS) driver. List of nominating organisations. The 3 levels of ESDS qualification.

Become an ESDS trainer

How to become an Emergency Services Driving Standard (ESDS) trainer. How Approved Driving Instructors are certified for ESDS.

Manage your driver CPC card

All professional drivers are required by law to hold a valid Driver CPC card. Driver CPC stands for Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.

ADI compliance & renewals

Requirements for Approved Driving Instructors (ADI), teaching EDT and IBT, renewing your ADI permit and compliance.

MyRoadSafety portal

You can now easily manage all your driver services, tests, permits and licences online on MyRoadSafety.