Changes to Heavy Vehicle testing in early 2026
Changes to Heavy Vehicle testing in early 2026
Over the last few months, we’ve sent out information on some of the changes coming into the heavy vehicle testing process.
Sign up to take part in the earned recognition pilot
We’re piloting the Earned Recognition concept from start to finish so that we can make sure it works before launching the full programme.
THINK! Put your phone away while driving
From 1 March 2017, the penalties for drivers caught using a hand-held mobile phone while driving doubled – to 6 points and a £200 fine.
Piloting the earned recognition concept
It’s been a while since we last spoke about earned recognition on the blog. So I thought it would be useful to let you know what’s been happening and what we’ve got planned over the next few months.
Failure to stop leads to driving licence suspension
Our stopping officers are authorised to identify and direct vehicles to check sites for further investigation. In most cases, drivers follow the instructions given by DVSA stopping vehicles. However, some choose to ignore them.
Operation Trivium 7: a crackdown on foreign offenders using the roads
Our enforcement teams at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) recently supported a major operation to target foreign criminals using the roads.
Improving the OCRS system for vehicle operators
We’ve reviewed the OCRS system through our complaints and enquiries service, and from feedback from traffic and vehicle examiners. As a result, we’ve introduced some changes and operators can request a report from today (Tuesday 6 December 2016).
New services for operator licences launched
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecvDTcPwXjYFrom today (14 November 2016), you can use the new online services to apply for and manage vehicle operator licences. You should find the redesigned services much easier to use than the old self-service system they replace.
Changes for submitting technical applications
From Wednesday 1 February 2017, we won’t be accepting any technical applications for the HGV, PSV, Trailer, Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) and approval schemes by email. Instead, you’ll need to apply online through GOV.UK.
Vehicle operator licensing: getting ready for the new service
It’s been a while since our last update on Vehicle Operator Licensing the new online system that’s replacing operator licensing self service. In this blog we look at how we've tested the new service and what you need to do to get ready for it.
Professional drivers: meeting the conduct standards
...rules around drivers’ hours and tachographs and other behaviour and offending, such as using a mobile phone while driving. While traffic commissioners deal with every case of adverse conduct on...