Developed with National Highways and Driving for Better Business, the CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme takes the headache out of commercial vehicle compliance and helps you raise the safety standards of your vehicle or fleet. Sign up for the CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme for as little as £89 per year, or speak to a CHAS advisor to learn more.
What Is The CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme?
Did you know the average fine for a vehicle non-compliance offence is £972?* However, fines are just one of the many consequences of failing to maintain and manage your vehicle operations. The reputational damage of collisions, poor driver safety and other incidents can leave longer-lasting damage.
CHAS, a Veriforce company, offers the perfect solution to this problem with the CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme.
Developed with National Highways and Driving for Better Business, the CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme is a verified assessment designed to highlight your management of work-related road risks, the safety and roadworthiness of your vehicles, and the competence of your drivers.
Starting at £89, the CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme provides a comprehensive framework for effective fleet management. By completing the assessment, businesses can prove they operate at the highest legal standards and embrace best practices in vehicle, fleet and driver safety.
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Why Commercial Vehicle Compliance Matters
£30 Billion
The estimated total annual value of preventing road collisions in the UK.
Source: Gov UK
1 in 3
Serious and fatal road collisions involve people driving as part of their work.
Source: Driving for Better Business
40%
Of sleep-related road collisions involve commercial vehicles.
Source: DVSA
29,795
People were either killed or seriously injured on UK roads in 2022.
Source: Gov UK
£972
The average fine per offence for vehicle non-compliance.
What’s Included?
Assess the compliance and safety of your vehicle(s) across 14 key areas covering the driver, the vehicle, record keeping and safe working practices
Simply answer questions and submit evidence via our easy to use MY CHAS portal
Our award winning team is on hand to help and guide you
As a CHAS member you gain access to our exclusive bank of benefits including discounted fuel and tool hire, free legal advice and more
To request a CHAS VCS assessment for your organisation and benefit from exclusive member benefits, join CHAS today.
Why Get Assessed With The CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme?
- Prices start from £89 per year, with bigger discounts available for multiple vehicles
- Assess the compliance and safety of your vehicle(s) across 14 key areas covering the driver, the vehicle, record keeping and safe working practices
- Developed with National Highways and Driving for Better Business
- Reduce work-related road risk and safeguard your employees, business and reputation
- Increase compliance and avoid penalties, fines and legal liabilities
- Demonstrate responsible business practices and protect your business and reputation
- Increase compliance with vehicle specifications and standards, minimise breakdowns, reduce downtime and optimise the performance of your vehicles
- Stand out from the competition and gain visibility with our network of 2,500+ clients.
How Does It Work?
The CHAS Vehicle Assessment Scheme analyses five key focus areas to determine your vehicle and driver safety standards compliance.
Vehicle Maintenance And Record-keeping
We’ll look at signed and dated risk assessments covering:
- Safe vehicle operations
- Vehicle taxation records
- Motor vehicle insurance certificates
- MOT documentation.
Driver Certification And Training Records
We’ll check your records that cover the following:
- Recorded driving licence checks
- Employee training records
Driver register covering assigned vehicles and keyholders.
Driver Health And Wellbeing
We’ll check your:
- Protocols for assessing employees’ fitness to drive
- Policies for safe working practices.
- Records of working hours, eyesight tests and drug and alcohol testing.
Safety Inspection And Defect Management
We’ll assess:
- Records of persons responsible for fleet management and maintenance
- Details of regular vehicle inspections
- Evidence of vehicle safety features such as sensors, dash cams, speed limiters and more.
Collision, Penalty And Incident Management
We’ll check your procedures for recording and preventing:
- Road traffic collisions
- Road incidents
- Near-misses.
The Benefits Of The CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme
At its core, the CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme enables you to manage your work-related road risk efficiently. This, in turn, increases your ability to prevent road incidents and driver incidents, leading to fewer days lost to employee injury and fewer repairs to vehicles. Demonstrate your vehicle operations are managed safely and efficiently and unlock the following benefits:
Cost Savings
Investing in commercial vehicle compliance prevents costly repairs, lowers your insurance premiums and cuts operational costs by reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Enhanced Safety
Vehicle compliance enhances contractor and employee safety through regular inspections and training. Prioritising safety lowers the risk of accidents, injuries, and related expenses.
Improved Efficiency And Reliability
Compliant vehicles operate efficiently and reliably due to regular maintenance and inspections. This minimises breakdowns and boosts productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
Competitive Advantage
Clients prefer businesses that are committed to safety. Compliance enables you to build trust and secure long-term partnerships with risk-conscious companies.
Legal Compliance
Vehicle and driver compliance enables contractors to meet applicable laws and regulations, averting penalties and liability.
Unlock Exclusive CHAS Membership Benefits
Completing the CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme grants you access to our growing bank of exclusive discounts and FREE products and services through our partner network of businesses and trade organisations. Join the 32,500+ businesses that enjoy the great benefits listed below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial vehicle compliance is essential for individuals or organisations that operate vehicles for commercial purposes. For individuals, non-compliance can lead to fines, licence suspension or other penalties. For businesses, non-compliance can result in significant legal and financial repercussions, harm to the company’s reputation and potential risks to the safety of employees and the public. Compliance also helps ensure the safety of all road users.
The CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme will help you demonstrate health and safety competence and maintain a high safety standard for your vehicle or fleet. Its benefits include:
- Enhanced safety standards: Regular compliance checks aid in ensuring all vehicles in a fleet are safe and fit for purpose.
- Decreased risk: Adhering to the scheme can help to lower the risk of accidents and incidents, protecting employees and the public.
- Regulatory compliance: The scheme assists businesses in ensuring they are in alignment with all necessary regulations and laws relating to health and safety.
Business reputation: Companies that stick to the CHAS vehicle compliance scheme exhibit a commitment to safety, which can elevate their reputation and credibility.
Vehicle safety and upkeep are core aspects of the CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme, and the assessment is designed to ensure that your fleet of vehicles meets Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines concerning maximum load capacities, maximum speed limits and the completion of pre-journey inspections. The assessment evaluates the compliance and safety of work vehicles and fleet operations across 14 key-risk areas, including the driver, vehicle maintenance, record keeping and safe working practices.
It doesn’t matter what type of business uses vehicles or how many they have. If an employee uses a vehicle for work purposes — even to travel to a job or meeting — they have legal responsibilities when driving the vehicle. The CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme will help you demonstrate driver compliance and show that you or your drivers are skilled, adequately trained to operate and maintain a motor vehicle and familiar with health and safety protocols. Our solution will also confirm whether your drivers are informed of the speed limits for the type and size of vehicle they operate.
The type of evidence submitted includes company policies and processes, risk assessments, training records, employee/driver handbooks and vehicle records. The format of the evidence may differ depending on the individual organisation. However, typical examples of evidence to support compliance with this standard include, but are not limited to:
- Signed and dated risk assessment(s) covering safe vehicle operations
- Signed and dated employee training records covering driving responsibilities and vehicle familiarisation
- Process/procedure for recording, investigating and preventing road traffic collisions, incidents and near-misses
- Confirmation vehicles meet MOT requirements
- Evidence that vehicle speeds are limited to a maximum of 70 mph.
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