Blog articles about VOSA

Revised DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness

According to the VOSA Effectiveness Report in 2012/13, 144,472 mechanical checks were conducted resulting in 56,144 prohibitions (38.9%). The top prohibition defects include all the basics…

Have your say on Government motoring agencies

The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into the Government’s motoring agencies. The purpose of the inquiry is to look at the user experience when interacting…

Drivers’ hours prosecutions is the No1 offence in VOSA Effectiveness Report

VOSA has published their effectiveness report for 2012 to 2013. It contains data on HGV testing and enforcement activity, with details on volumes and outcomes for both. No…

VOSA to step up targeted checks?

With the merger with the Driving Standards Agency ahead and recent comments from the Senior Traffic Commissioner it is interesting times for VOSA. Opinion on the…

Have your say on VOSA fees

VOSA has launched a consultation on proposals to change the fees for a range of services it carries out, including: Testing of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and…