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Restricted 'O' licence

1) Operator's licence available to transporters of their own goods (ie own account) where the carriage is not for hire or reward. Conditions of fitness (ie fit person) and financial standing have to be met but no requirement for professional competence. Vehicles under such licence may carry goods in UK or internationally.

Restricted HGV driving licence

1) Heavy goods vehicle drivers' licence which restricted holder to driving vehicles of 10 tonnes maximum gvw - this restriction disappears with the introduction of new EU unified driving licence system.