Driving Permits

Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FIN/26/5043

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?

1130 

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

1053 warranted officers and 77 staff 

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

Yes

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

Response driving – 620 

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

620 warranted Officers

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

163 

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

163 warranted Officers

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

260

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

97