To legally drive a minibus for University purposes, your minibus must display a Section 19 permit. Legal requirements Most staff at the University are authorised to drive minibuses under a Section 19 permit (as long as their own driving licence permits minibus driving). To comply with this requirement, all minibuses (owned or hired) used for University purpose must display a Section 19 permit at all times when being driven, whether or not any passengers are on the minibus. Minibuses which are parked do not require a Section 19 permit, but must have one on display as soon as they are being driven. How to get a Section 19 Permit Duncan Veitch, the University Minibus Co-ordinator, will purchase permits from the Community Transport Association (CTA), of which the University is a corporate member - membership no 110859. Permits currently cost £11 and will be charged back to each School/Department via eIT. Permits are valid for five years and are transferable between minibuses, therefore it is up to the School or management unit whether to purchase a permit for each minibus or share one or more permits between the school minibuses. Remember to remove the permit from any minibuses hired before returning the vehicle. Duncan Veitch Transport Co-ordinator Sport & Exercise Contact details Email: duncan.veitch@ed.ac.uk Community Transport Association website Section 19 Permits section on CTA website Section 19 Permit information from CTA website Insurance considerations If purchasing or hiring a minibus to be used on University business, please contact the Insurance Office before to ensure correct insurance is in place. Insurance Department Finance Department Contact details Work: +44 (0)131 650 9154 Fax: +44 (0)131 650 9052 Email: insurance@ed.ac.uk Geraldine Halliday Insurance Manager Insurance Department Contact details Work: +44 (0)131 650 9154 Fax: +44 (0)131 650 9052 Email: geraldine.halliday@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-07-22
