Section 19 Permit Explained: Can You Drive a Minibus Without a D1 Licence?

What is a Section 19 permit? Who qualifies, what the conditions are, how it differs from Section 22, and when a full D1 licence is still required.

The Section 19 permit allows certain non-commercial organisations to operate minibuses without requiring drivers to hold a full D1 licence. This guide explains who qualifies, the conditions, and when a D1 licence is still required.

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