APAD basics
Operator Licence and Vehicle Permit: what is the difference?
Updated: 02-08-2026 · Reviewed by the SUCCESS AJ team
One relates to the operator; the other to a specific vehicle under that operation.
Operator Licence
The Operator Licence records the company or individual carrying out the operation.
Vehicle Permit
The Vehicle Permit relates to a specific approved vehicle and its validity and conditions.
Why both matter
Company information, licence class and vehicle records should remain consistent.
Official references
Last checked: 2 August 2026
This is general guidance. Policies, systems and requirements may change; actual circumstances and APAD review determine the final action.
