By Amanda White 03 June 2011
Jaama, has responded to the changes to the rules on revoking driving licences, implemented by the DVLA with the launch of the third generation of its Electronic Driver Services (EDS) module, a risk management tool and a driver information portal within Jaama’s award-winning Key2 Vehicle Management system, which also allows for ‘grey fleet’ drivers to record documentation online.
The DVLA introduced new rules in relation to drivers who have been informed by the courts that they have failed to surrender their licences to have penalty points added, however, the DVLA says that many drivers fail to surrender their driving licence and therefore it can be revoked as a last resort within 28 days from notification, which is a greatly reduced concessionary period from the previous 12 months.
Jaama managing director Jason Francis said: “This is a very significant change. The change in DVLA procedures means that the only option to ensure compliance is for employers to complete driving licence checks every four weeks.
“Our EDS software links directly to the DVLA so the improvements we have made to our system enable drivers to seamlessly update their licence records online and, if necessary, apply for a new licence.
“It is clear that with the change in the revocation rules that more employees who drive on business are at risk of having their licences revoked by the DVLA as a result of receiving penalty points. We have therefore made the process of them contacting the DVLA as straight-forward as possible.”
EDS 3 continues to risk profile drivers and ensures that data on them and their vehicle is collected to provide their employer with an audit trail, which is essential for at-work driving duty of care compliance.
Separately to EDS, either integrated within Key2 or available as a standalone product, is an electronic driver entitlement checking service (EDECS) that enables public and private sector organisations to undertake online licence checks against the DVLA database.
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