News Releases
The latest news releases from the driver, vehicle and operator agencies and the Department for Transport.
18-09-08 Success in high court for VOSA
On August 5 2008, an MOT case dating back to 2000 was decided in favour of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) at the High Court of Justice.[This information is held on an external site]
17-09-08 17-09-08 Two-year VOSA investigation leads to convictions
Six men working for Jobe Transport Ltd, Norwich were found guilty of a total of 84 driving offences at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday 12 September 2008. [This information is held on an external site]
11-09-08 11-09-08 Hundred millionth MOT test award for garage
Budget Auto Centre in Stirling was presented with a special award by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) on Wednesday (10th) for recording the 100 millionth MOT test.
11-09-08 Extra time granted for new motorcycle test
The DSA has announced a delay of six months to the introduction of the new practical motorcycle test, originally scheduled for September 29, 2008.[This information is held on an external site]
10-09-08 Driver CPC kicks off today
A new qualification, the Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence), will be launched today for all professional bus and coach drivers.
05-09-08 Highways Agency warns drivers to take care in severe weather
Drivers in the North West are being advised to take extra care on the roads during heavy rain and to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel.[This information is held on an external site]
04-09-08 VOSA consult on headlamp aim test
VOSA has launched a consultation on the headlamp aim test, which is part of the annual roadworthiness test for heavy goods vehicles and passenger service vehicles.[This information is held on an external site]
News
13-09-08 Traffic signs in Britain - biggest review in 40 years launched today
Transport Minister Rosie Winterton today called on motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, highway authorities and road organisations to take part in the biggest review of British road signs for 40 years.
17-09-08 17-09-08 Two-year VOSA investigation leads to convictions
Six men working for Jobe Transport Ltd, Norwich were found guilty of a total of 84 driving offences at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday 12 September 2008. [This information is held on an external site]
18-09-08 Success in high court for VOSA
On August 5 2008, an MOT case dating back to 2000 was decided in favour of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) at the High Court of Justice.[This information is held on an external site]