Weighbridge Operator's Licence

Licence summary	To operate a public weighbridge, you require a certificate of competence issued by the Chief Inspector for Weights and Measures for your local authority.
Eligibility Criteria	You must have sufficient knowledge for the proper performance of your duties.
Regulation Summary	A summary of the regulation relating to this licence
Application Evaluation Process	No provision in legislation
Will Tacit Consent Apply?	Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period
Apply online	Apply for a public weighbridge operator's certificate
Failed Application Redress	Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance. You may appeal to the National Measurement Office if your application is refused.
Licence Holder Redress	Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
Consumer Complaint	We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK , Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Other Redress	E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.
Trade Associations	National Measurement Office (NMO)
	Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA)