I wanted to update you on some of the work we’re doing behind the scenes at DVSA in the heavy vehicle testing and approvals world.
This year has seen us invest in upgrading our systems, modernising our services and providing a more efficient service for our customers up and down the country.
The Department for Transport wants your suggestions about changes to roadworthiness tests for classic vehicles. Do you think that classic vehicles should be exempt? What criteria should be used?
From 1 September 2014, we’ll be taking a more robust approach to vehicles with defective fuel systems. It’s not acceptable to contaminate the road surface or to drive a vehicle in such poor condition that a fuel spill is likely.
We are trialling a joint working pilot with Highways Agency to stop commercial vehicles at the roadside.
Before you take a commercial vehicle for its annual test, you must have a plating certificate – also known as a ministry plate – that shows the permitted axle and gross vehicle weights.
Following a consultation, fees for HGV and PSV annual tests will fall from 1 October 2014 for customers who use ATF sites.
Here’s a sneak preview of the new layout we’re designing as part of our work to improve operator licensing self service. We’re working with the government’s digital team to make sure the system is available through the Government’s website, GOV.UK.
The European Union's roadworthiness package agrees the minimum standards for the annual test and roadside inspections of all vehicles within the Union. But how will we make those directives a practical reality for commercial vehicles on British roads?
When you have a lot of people performing the same role, but working across the nation, it’s a challenge to get everyone doing things the same way. But this is what customers both deserve and expect. So how do we make sure our approach in the test lane and at the roadside is consistent?
Highways Agency, which manages motorways and major trunk roads in England, seeks your views on what they can do to make winter driving safer for you.
We have commissioned independent research company, Market Probe, to telephone some operators for a confidential discussion about your experience of our services.