What they do…
DVSA aims to improve road safety in Great Britain by setting standards for driving and motorcycling, and making sure drivers, vehicle operators and MOT garages understand and follow roadworthiness standards. They also provide a range of licensing, testing, education and enforcement services.
Responsibilities…
improving driver competency
developing and publishing driving and riding standards
developing and publishing driving and riding training standards
driving and riding tests and assessments
remedial programmes e.g. drink driving rehabilitation
maintaining the statutory register of approved driving and riding instructors
maintaining the statutory register for the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
vehicle testing standards
vehicle testing services
commercial operator, driver and vehicle roadworthiness standards
commercial operator, driver and vehicle road safety regulations
providing information, advice and education on roadworthiness standards
providing information, advice and education on road safety regulations
taking enforcement action against candidates, instructors, trainers, operators, garages, MOT testers and commercial drivers who are non-compliant with standards and regulations
Priorities…
In 2014 to 2015, their main priorities are to:
conduct 85% of lorry, bus and trailer annual tests at non-DVSA sites by 31 March 2015
improve the take-up of digital services for driver testing and training
introduce new operator licence digital services
complete the initial design of a new MOT system
maintain a high standard of service provision around driver practical and theory tests
cut carbon emissions from agency activities by 25% by 31 March 2015 compared to the 2009 to 2010 levels
keep our ‘customer service excellence’ accreditation
Who they are…
They were formed by the merger of the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA). DSA and VOSA were run as government trading funds. These will continue to run for the 2014 to 2015 financial year. The aim is to be operating as a single trading fund from April 2015.
DVSA employ around 4,600 staff around Great Britain in a variety of operational and administrative roles.