Automated Driving
Licence Checks
Check and monitor your drivers’ licence information automatically through TachoMagic. Schedule DVLA driving licence checks, receive alerts when important details change and keep driver records up to date without relying on repeated manual checks.
Automatic Driving Licence Checks are included free with every TADD (TachoMagic Automatic Download Device) subscription.
Driving Licence Checks
Without The Manual Chasing
TachoMagic helps fleet managers automate driving licence checks instead of repeatedly checking drivers manually. Once a driver has given permission, you can choose how often their licence is checked and TachoMagic will monitor important licence information for you.
Scheduled Licence Checks
Choose how often you want each driver’s licence checked and let TachoMagic handle the repeat checks automatically.
Licence Status Alerts
Receive an alert if a monitored driver’s licence status changes.
Penalty Point Changes
Be notified if the number of penalty points recorded against a driver increases.
Disqualification Alerts
Know if a monitored driver becomes disqualified.
Licence Category Monitoring
Flag when a driver loses a licence category, such as C or CE, and monitor upcoming category expiry dates.
Check Again On Demand
Need an up-to-date check before the next scheduled one? Run an additional Driving Licence Check whenever you need to.
How Automated Driving
Licence Checks Work
Once a driver has given permission, TachoMagic can carry out Driving Licence Checks automatically on the schedule you choose and notify you when important licence information changes.
Add The Driver
Add or select the driver you want to monitor in TachoMagic.
Driver Gives Permission
The driver gives permission for their Driving Licence information to be checked.
Choose The Schedule
Decide how often you want TachoMagic to carry out the automated Driving Licence Check.
TachoMagic Monitors It
Checks run automatically and you are alerted when important licence information changes.
Need to check sooner? You can also run an additional Driving Licence Check on demand whenever you need one.
Ready To Automate Your Driving Licence Checks?
Reduce manual checking, keep on top of licence changes and manage your drivers more easily with TachoMagic.
Manual vs Automated
Driving Licence Checks
Manual driving licence checks can be straightforward for a small number of drivers, but the admin quickly increases as a fleet grows. You need to remember when each driver was last checked, carry out the next check, review the result and keep track of any changes.
Automated Driving Licence Checks make this easier by allowing TachoMagic to recheck drivers on the schedule you choose and alert you when important licence information changes.
More To Remember
What Does a DVLA Driving
Licence Check Show?
A Driving Licence Check helps fleet managers review important information about a driver’s current licence. TachoMagic can monitor this information automatically and alert you when key details change.
Licence Status
Monitor the driver’s licence status and receive an alert if it changes.
Penalty Points
Track changes in penalty points and be notified when the total increases.
Disqualification
TachoMagic can alert you if a monitored driver becomes disqualified.
Licence Categories
Monitor categories such as C or CE and flag if a driver loses a category they previously held.
Category Expiry Dates
Receive a warning when a monitored licence category is due to expire within 30 days.
Up-To-Date Checks On Demand
You can also run an additional Driving Licence Check whenever you need a fresh result before the next scheduled check.
How Often Should Driving Licence Checks Be Carried Out?
There is no single checking schedule that will be right for every fleet. The important thing is to make sure Driving Licence Checks are carried out regularly enough for your business and that you are not relying on a licence check that may be months out of date.
A driver’s licence information can change between checks. Penalty points may increase, a driver could become disqualified, or they may lose a licence category that is important for the vehicles they drive. In an ideal world, a Driver would tell the manager when there is a change to their licence, but this isn't always the case!
With manual Driving Licence Checks, there is always a risk that an important change happens shortly after a check and is not discovered until somebody remembers to check the licence again.
Automated Driving Licence Checks reduce that risk by carrying out repeat checks on the schedule you choose and alerting you when important licence information changes.
This means your fleet team does not have to rely on remembering when every driver needs checking again. TachoMagic can continue monitoring licences automatically, while you can still run an additional check on demand whenever you need a more recent result.
Driver Permission Before Any Licence Check
TachoMagic will not carry out a Driving Licence Check until the driver has given permission for their licence information to be checked.
This permission is required before automatic checks can begin. Once consent has been given, TachoMagic can carry out Driving Licence Checks on the schedule selected by the fleet manager.
Drivers remain in control and can remove their consent at any time.
If consent is removed, further Driving Licence Checks cannot be carried out unless the driver gives permission again.
Remote Tachograph Downloads, Without The Chasing
TADD stands for TachoMagic Automatic Download Device. It is fitted to the vehicle and allows tachograph data to be downloaded remotely, helping fleet managers avoid relying on the vehicle or driver being physically present for routine downloads.
Once installed, TADD works with TachoMagic to automate remote downloads while also unlocking additional fleet management features within the same subscription.
Explore TADD Remote Downloads
See how TADD automates tachograph downloads and what else is included with the subscription.
Learn More About TADDDriving Licence Checks for Fleet Managers
When you are responsible for a fleet, checking a driving licence is not just about confirming that somebody holds one. You also need to know that they still have the right licence categories for the vehicles they drive, whether their penalty points have changed, and whether anything has happened that could affect their entitlement to drive.
The official GOV.UK driving licence checking service provides access to information such as the vehicles a person is entitled to drive, penalty points and disqualifications. The driver must give permission before their information can be checked.
TachoMagic takes away much of the repeat admin. Once the driver has given permission, you can choose how often their licence should be checked and let TachoMagic carry out those checks automatically. If important licence information changes, you can be alerted rather than waiting until somebody remembers to check again.
Licence checking can also sit alongside the other fleet tools you already use in TachoMagic, including remote tachograph downloads and digital vehicle walkaround checks . That means less jumping between separate systems and a clearer view of your drivers and vehicles in one place.
Driving Licence Check FAQs
Here are some of the most common questions fleet managers ask about automated Driving Licence Checks.
What is a Driving Licence Check?
A Driving Licence Check lets a fleet manager review important information about a driver's licence, including licence status, penalty points, disqualifications and the vehicle categories they are entitled to drive.
Can Driving Licence Checks be automated?
Yes. Once the driver has given permission, TachoMagic can carry out Driving Licence Checks automatically on the schedule you choose and alert you when important licence information changes.
What can TachoMagic monitor on a driving licence?
TachoMagic can monitor licence status, increases in penalty points, disqualification, licence category changes and category expiry dates. It can also alert you if a category is due to expire within 30 days.
Does the driver need to give permission?
Yes. TachoMagic will not carry out a Driving Licence Check until the driver has given permission. The driver can remove their consent at any time, and no further checks can be carried out unless they give permission again.
How often should Driving Licence Checks be carried out?
There is no single checking schedule that will suit every fleet. With TachoMagic, you can choose how often each driver is checked and run an additional check on demand whenever you need a more recent result.
Can I run a Driving Licence Check whenever I want?
Yes. As well as scheduled automatic checks, TachoMagic lets you run an additional Driving Licence Check on demand whenever you need one.
How much do Driving Licence Checks cost?
Driving Licence Checks cost £1 per driver, per month if they are not covered by a TADD allowance.
Are Driving Licence Checks included with TADD?
Yes. Every TADD subscription includes Driving Licence Checks for 2 drivers at no extra cost. The allowance is pooled across your account, so 5 TADD subscriptions would include checks for up to 10 drivers.
Ready To Automate Your Driving Licence Checks?
Reduce manual checking, keep on top of licence changes and manage your drivers more easily with TachoMagic.
