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Removing roadworthiness prohibitions

on May 18, 21 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Removing roadworthiness prohibitions

From 1 June 2021, any prohibitions for testable vehicles or trailers that are not cleared at the roadside will be referred for a prohibition removal inspection at an ATF, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed

DVSA confirms 10-year-old tyre ban

on Dec 9, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on DVSA confirms 10-year-old tyre ban

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that tyres aged over 10 years will be banned on the front axles of lorries, buses, coaches and all single wheels of minibuses with effect from February 1,

England moves to local restriction Vehicle Approval tier system

on Dec 1, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on England moves to local restriction Vehicle Approval tier system

England is moving to a local restriction tier system from Wednesday, December

Update on heavy vehicle test exemptions

on Nov 19, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Update on heavy vehicle test exemptions

Eligible vehicles and trailers (except first test vehicles) have now been given 3 or 12-month exemptions. First test vehicle and trailer exemptions can only be completed the month before they are due

Update on driver CPC training

on Nov 11, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Update on driver CPC training

The DVSA has clarified its position on driver CPC training during the current restrictions

Heavy vehicle testing to continue

on Nov 3, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Heavy vehicle testing to continue

The DVSA has confirmed that its heavy vehicle testing service is set to continue and ATFs can remain open, despite national restrictions coming into effect from Thursday, November

DVSA issues ADR inspection waivers update

on Aug 19, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on DVSA issues ADR inspection waivers update

Heavy vehicle testing restarted at Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) on 04 July

DVSA confirms HGV text exemptions

on May 29, 20 • in General News • with Comments Off on DVSA confirms HGV text exemptions

Heavy vehicles due for annual test in June, will receive a three month exemption from needing an annual test, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed

DVSA suspends periodic tachograph calibrations and inspections

on Apr 8, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on DVSA suspends periodic tachograph calibrations and inspections

Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has decided to suspend periodic tachograph calibrations and inspections on vehicles

Dangerous goods vehicle (ADR) annual inspections

on Mar 30, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Dangerous goods vehicle (ADR) annual inspections

Due to the unfolding coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, heavy vehicles will be exempt from dangerous goods (ADR) annual inspections until further notice, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed

DVSA publishes new guidance

on Sep 16, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on DVSA publishes new guidance

The Driver and Vehicle Services Agency (DVSA) has published new guidance on GOV.UK to help people report lorry, bus or coach drivers and companies if they think they’re breaking safety rules. The DVSA says its wants to use this intelligence and evidence to take strong action against law breakers who are a danger to other road users. This new guidance will make it easier for people to report quality information to the DVSA about things such as: breaking drivers’ hours rules overloading vehicles using vehicles that are not safe to drive (unroadworthy) using emission cheat devices carrying dangerous