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Nearly 50,000 technicians yet to complete MOT annual assessment

Approximately 50,000 MOT testers have yet to complete their annual assessment, according to data from the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

safety and risk management 3 Feb

Government delay over new towing regulations criticised

Government delays over new towing rules is leaving trained drivers unable to carry out their duties, according to Red Driver Risk Management.

3 Dec

DVSA chief labels traffic commissioners “anachronistic”

The outgoing head of the DVSA, Gareth Llewellyn, has called for traffic commissioners to be scrapped and HGV inspections to be overhauled.

DVSA 26 Nov

New six-month MOT extension data raises road safety fears

The Government is being urged to persuade motorists to book their MOT now in the interests of road safety and fears testing stations could become overwhelmed.

11 Aug

Government to adopt EU type approval regulations

The Government has confirmed it will introduce new type approval regulations based on those developed by the EU, following the UK’s exit from the EU.

10 Aug

DVSA wants MOTs booked now to avoid September rush

The DVSA is urging operators of vehicles due an MOT in September, October or November, to bring them forward to beat the expected rush for tests in the autumn.

31 Jul

One in 10 motorists taking ‘dangerous defects’ risk

Analysis of the latest Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) data by BookMyGarage, showed that 1 in 10 cars on the road could be classified as having ‘dangerous defects’.

8 Jul

Coronavirus: Fleets urged to ‘book an MOT’ as exemption ends

The Government has announced that mandatory MOT tests for cars, motorcycles and vans in England, Scotland and Wales will be restarted from August 1.

30 Jun

Coronavirus: Driving tests to restart next month

Driving tests and lessons for cars, motorcycles and heavy vehicles will start next month, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced.

26 Jun

Five million fewer MOT tests carried out during lockdown

There were five million fewer MOT tests carried out in April and May 2020 than in the same months last year.

22 Jun

MOT extended for 3m cars and vans under lockdown

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted by MoneySuperMarket has revealed that more than 3m (3,025,345) cars and vans had their MOT extended since March 30.

29 May

Risk of 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles returning to the roads, according to Kwik Fit

New research by Kwik Fit has revealed that almost 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles are set to return to the roads as lockdown begins to ease.

26 May

Updated: DVSA issues new coronavirus MOT advice

DVSA issues new MOT advice after initially telling drivers in self-isolation to not take their vehicle to be MOT tested.

24 Mar

MOTs for cars and vans continue for the time being, says DVSA

The DVSA tells Fleet News that requirements relating to vehicle testing are under review.

23 Mar

Recalls an issue for used car market, says VRA

The Vehicle Remarking Association (VRA) is warning that outstanding manufacturer recalls in the used car market could attract the interest of Trading Standards.

4 Jul

DVSA promotes Becky Thomas to director of strategy and policy

DVSA has announced the promotion of former head of planning and performance, Becky Thomas, to director of strategy and policy.

24 Jan

Traffic commissioners urged to modernise processes

Improvements have been made, but applications take too long and restricted licences should be dropped, say fleets. John Lewis reports

24 Jan

MOT change would be good for road safety, says RAC

The RAC has given its backing to aligning the MOT with vehicle safety recalls so that if there is an outstanding issue with a car or van it could fail the test.

16 Jan

FTA Transport Manager Conference: ‘drivers urged to be more honest when in trouble’

Many attend investigations without letting employers know they are being interviewed. That’s not the best way to address the matter, says senior traffic commissioner

Driver management 19 Dec

How to get the most from agency drivers

They can be a really useful resource but fleets must manage the process carefully, say experts

18 Oct

DVSA - Page 2

Nearly 50,000 technicians yet to complete MOT annual assessment

Government delay over new towing regulations criticised

DVSA chief labels traffic commissioners “anachronistic”

New six-month MOT extension data raises road safety fears

Government to adopt EU type approval regulations

DVSA wants MOTs booked now to avoid September rush

One in 10 motorists taking ‘dangerous defects’ risk

Coronavirus: Fleets urged to ‘book an MOT’ as exemption ends

Coronavirus: Driving tests to restart next month

Five million fewer MOT tests carried out during lockdown

MOT extended for 3m cars and vans under lockdown

Risk of 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles returning to the roads, according to Kwik Fit

Updated: DVSA issues new coronavirus MOT advice

MOTs for cars and vans continue for the time being, says DVSA

Recalls an issue for used car market, says VRA

DVSA promotes Becky Thomas to director of strategy and policy

Traffic commissioners urged to modernise processes

MOT change would be good for road safety, says RAC

FTA Transport Manager Conference: ‘drivers urged to be more honest when in trouble’

How to get the most from agency drivers

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DVSA - Page 2

Nearly 50,000 technicians yet to complete MOT annual assessment

Government delay over new towing regulations criticised

DVSA chief labels traffic commissioners “anachronistic”

New six-month MOT extension data raises road safety fears

Government to adopt EU type approval regulations

DVSA wants MOTs booked now to avoid September rush

One in 10 motorists taking ‘dangerous defects’ risk

Coronavirus: Fleets urged to ‘book an MOT’ as exemption ends

Coronavirus: Driving tests to restart next month

Five million fewer MOT tests carried out during lockdown

MOT extended for 3m cars and vans under lockdown

Risk of 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles returning to the roads, according to Kwik Fit

Updated: DVSA issues new coronavirus MOT advice

MOTs for cars and vans continue for the time being, says DVSA

Recalls an issue for used car market, says VRA

DVSA promotes Becky Thomas to director of strategy and policy

Traffic commissioners urged to modernise processes

MOT change would be good for road safety, says RAC

FTA Transport Manager Conference: ‘drivers urged to be more honest when in trouble’

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