Driving Permits

Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FOI/26/10424

Version Date: 08/09/2026

The Resourcing and Development Department has provided the following information: 

How many employees do you have with a basic / A to B driving permit?

3646 

Please break down by warranted officer / staff, if relevant?

3290 warranted 

Does your force conduct a driving check test, highway code test or anything else prior to allowing a basic permit?

Yes, for police officers, special constables and PCSO

How many employees do you have with a standard driving permit?

1389 

Please break down by warranted officer / staff, if relevant?

1382 warranted

How many employees do you have with an advanced driving permit?

354 

Please break down by warranted officer / staff, if relevant?

348 warranted

How many officers do you have with an initial phase pursuit driving permit?

172

How many officers do you have with full pursuit management / TPAC driving permit?

170