Date: 25/01/2016
As of 25th January 2016, the exemption for drivers who are not carrying goods or passengers and where driving is not their principal activity, has been increased from a 50km radius to a 100 km radius.
A change was also made for vehicles operated by the armed forces, police forces, local authorities discharging functions under the Civil Contingencies Act and fire and rescue authorities, to include HM Prison Service or any person contracted to provide or run a prison or young offender institution or part of a prison or young offender institution.
