The Train Driving Licences and Certificates Regulations 2010

2.    CONTENTS OF THE LICENCE

The front of the licence must contain—

(a) the words “Train Driving Licence” printed in large type in English,

(b) the words “United Kingdom”,

(c) the distinguishing sign of the United Kingdom in accordance with the United Kingdom’s code in ISO standards 3166-1:2006(1), printed in negative in a blue rectangle and encircled by 12 yellow stars,

(d) information specific to the licence issued, numbered as follows—

(i) the surname of the holder,

(ii) other name(s) of the holder,

(iii) the date and place of birth of the holder,

(iv) the following—

• the date of issue of the licence,

• the date of expiry of the licence,

• the words “Office of Rail Regulation”,

• the reference number assigned to the holder by the holder’s employer (optional),

(v) the number of the licence giving access to data in the register referred to in regulation 24,

(vi) a photograph of the holder,

(vii) the signature of the holder,

(viii) the permanent place of residence or postal address of the holder (optional),

(e) the words “European Union model” in English and the words “train driving licence” in the other languages of the EU, printed in yellow to form the background of the licence,

(f) the reference colours—

(i) blue – Pantone Reflex blue,

(ii) yellow – Pantone yellow,

(g) additional information, or medical restrictions for use imposed by the ORR in accordance with Schedule 1, in code form.

The codes shall be decided by the Commission, in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in article 32(2) of the Directive and on the basis of a recommendation from the Agency.

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ISO standard 3166-1:2006 (codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions, Part 1, country codes, edition 2) was published on 20-11-06.