Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

ANNEX I U.K. COMMUNITY MODEL LICENCE AND HARMONISED COMPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE

1. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LICENCE U.K.

The physical characteristics of the train driver’s licence must be in conformity with ISO standards 7810 and 7816-1.

The card must be made of polycarbonate.

The methods for verifying the characteristics of the driving licences to ensure that they are consistent with international standards must comply with ISO standard 10373.

2. CONTENTS OF THE LICENCE U.K.

The front of the licence must contain:

(a)

the words ‘Train driver’s licence’ printed in large type in the language or languages of the Member State issuing the licence;

(b)

the name of the Member State issuing the licence;

(c)

the distinguishing sign of the Member State issuing the licence in accordance with the country’s ISO 3166 code, printed in negative in a blue rectangle and encircled by 12 yellow stars;

(d)

information specific to the licence issued, numbered as follows:

(i)

the surname of the holder;

(ii)

other name(s) of the holder;

(iii)

the date and place of birth of the holder;

(iv)

• the date of issue of the licence,

• the date of expiry of the licence,

• the name of the issuing authority,

• the reference number assigned to the employee by the employer (optional);

(v)

the number of the licence giving access to data in the national register;

(vi)

a photograph of the holder;

(vii)

the signature of the holder;

(viii)

the permanent place of residence or postal address of the holder (optional);

(e)

the words ‘European Communities model’ in the language or languages of the Member State issuing the licence and the words ‘Train driving licence’ in the other languages of the Community, printed in yellow to form the background of the licence;

(f)

the reference colours:

• blue: Pantone Reflex blue,

• yellow: Pantone yellow;

(g)

additional information, or medical restrictions for use imposed by a competent authority in accordance with Annex II, in code form.

The codes shall be decided by the Commission, in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 32(2) and on the basis of a recommendation from the Agency.

3. CERTIFICATE U.K.

The certificate must contain:

(a)

the surname of the holder;

(b)

other name(s) of the holder;

(c)

the date and place of birth of the holder;

(d)

• the date of issue of the certificate,

• the date of expiry of the certificate,

• the name of the issuing authority,

• the reference number assigned to the employee by the employer (optional);

(e)

the number of the licence giving access to data in the national register;

(f)

a photograph of the holder;

(g)

the signature of the holder;

(h)

the permanent place of residence or postal address of the holder (optional);

(i)

the name and address of the railway undertaking or infrastructure manager for which the driver is authorised to drive trains;

(j)

the category in which the holder is entitled to drive;

(k)

the type or types of rolling stock which the holder is authorised to drive;

(l)

the infrastructures on which the holder is authorised to drive;

(m)

any additional information or restrictions;

(n)

language skills.

4. MINIMUM DATA CONTAINED IN NATIONAL REGISTERS U.K.

(a)

Data relating to the licence:

All data appearing on the licence plus data relating to checking requirements set out in Article 11 and 16.

(b)

Data relating to the certificate:

All data appearing on the certificate plus data relating to checking requirements set out in Articles 12, 13 and 16.