26-01-07 Minimising the Effects of Industrial Action
Some staff in VOSA will be taking part in a national day of action on 31 January. The industrial action, to be taken by the PCS union members across VOSA, will involve some administrative support functions and Road Traffic Enforcement activities. HGV and PSV testing is still taking place and enforcement staff will continue to conduct roadside checks. Where the industrial action impacts on annual tests, VOSA will make every effort to ensure that operators are not inconvenienced.
VOSA's Chief Executive Stephen Tetlow said:
"We will minimise any disruption for customers and ensure that safety standards and our enforcement operations are maintained. This is not an opportunity for non-compliant operators to feel that they can compromise road safety."
If you have any queries about your test, please contact the VOSA national helpline on 0870 60 60 440.
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NOTES TO EDITOR:
VOSA (Vehicle & Operator Services Agency) is an executive agency of the Department for Transport. It is responsible for:
• Processing applications for licences to operate lorries and buses and registering bus services
• Operating and administering testing schemes for all vehicles, including the supervision of the MOT testing scheme
• Enforcing the law on vehicles to ensure that they comply with legal standards and regulations
• Enforcing drivers' hours and licensing requirements
• Supporting Traffic Commissioners to help them make informed decisions on operator licensing, vocational drivers and bus registration requirements
• Providing training and advice for commercial operators
• Investigating vehicle accidents, defects and recalls
For media inquiries about VOSA, please contact: Henry Norman on 0117 954 3208 / henry.norman@vosa.gov.uk, or Zita Galambosi on 0117 954 2561 / zita.galambosi@vosa.gov.uk.
Could you please send the published version of any articles about VOSA to press@vosa.gov.uk, VOSA, Berkeley House, Croydon Street, Bristol, BS5 0DA, or fax them to 0117 9543303. Many thanks.
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