Home > News > Driver Licences > Staff driving in the course of work must be licensed and insured Staff driving in the course of work must be licensed and insured January 29, 2011 Driver Licences, Insurance Mike Reed Marketing Director at Licence Bureau Ltd whose head quarters are located in Hemel Hempstead was very pleased that local MP Mike Penning, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport recently stated “It is important for responsible employers to ensure that staff driving in the course of work are licensed and insured.” This quote assures Mike Reed that Licence Bureau’s work is really making a difference and said “It’s very gratifying that our business is helping to benefit business and safety across the UK business driving community.” “Around a quarter to a third of casualties occur while driving in the course of work; there are major safety and commercial benefits from reducing this. It is important for responsible employers to ensure that staff driving in the course of work are licensed and insured. I welcome any efforts to make this easier and more efficient – which will benefit businesses and safety.” Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport . 27th January 2011.