DVSA previously informed you that Disclosure Scotland has made the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme mandatory for those working in regulated roles in Scotland.

Both approved driving instructors (ADI) and potential driving instructors (PDI) are considered a regulated role.  

Since 1 April 2025 it has been a legal requirement for ADIs and PDIs teaching either under 18’s or protected vulnerable groups to be PVG scheme members.

Update your records

DVSA has now updated its registration system on GOV.UK to allow all instructors in the UK to update their records and provide PVG details.

How to update your PVG information

If you are now registered with the PVG scheme, please log into the Driving Instructor Service as soon as possible to update your record via the Integrated Register of Driver Trainers.

Use the image below as an aid to help you navigate.

Once you have signed in to your account, follow the instructions below:

• On the Welcome page, select ‘Instructor’ on the left-hand menu
• Select ‘Instructor Home Page’
• Scroll to the bottom of the screen where PVG details now appear
• Select ‘Yes’ against the question ‘Do you intend to give instruction in Scotland’
• Add your PVG membership number (16-digit number with the first two digits representing the year you first joined the PVG scheme).
• Add the date you registered with the PVG scheme for the role of a driving instructor. Select ‘Save Changes’ at the bottom of the screen
• If you have recently submitted an online application, you may have already provided DVSA with your PVG details.
  
  

Instructions

You will need:

• your User ID or individual reference number (IRN) – this is not your personal reference number PRN
• your password

You can find out your ID/IRN or password on GOV.UK.