2008 Press Releases
16-12-08 VOSA voices concern over tachograph 'scam'
VOSA Customer Director Kevin Rooney has warned drivers and operators of the dangers and risks of interfering with digital tachographs.
15-12-08 VOSA's targeted traffic enforcement drives up road safety
Unsafe lorries that have been taken off the roads have increased by nearly a third over the last three years.
12-12-08 Lorry driver found guilty of assaulting traffic examiner
A Lithuanian lorry driver has been given a one month prison sentence for assaulting a VOSA traffic examiner.
10-12-08 Tackling illegal bus and limousine operators
A crackdown on dangerous bus, coach and limousine operators was announced today by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick as he launched a consultation on impounding illegally operated Public Service Vehicles (PSVs).
1-12-08 Ferris Holidays Limited receives hefty fine for drivers' hours offences
Following an investigation carried out by VOSA, coach operator Ferris Holidays Limited has been fined.
1-12-08 VOSA honoured with third award for MOT Computerisation
VOSA has won the Operational Delivery Award in the third annual Civil Service Awards
6-11-08 Delivering Better Services and Fairer Fees
VOSA has today published a consultation on changes to the fee structure for testing and inspecting Heavy Goods Vehicles and Public Service Vehicles.
3-11-08 VOSA contact centre is moving
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) contact centre is moving on Friday 28 November 2008.
14-10-08 Biggest ever clampdown on unsafe lorries
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) carried out its biggest ever clampdown on dangerous commercial vehicles between 1-5 October 2008.
10-10-08 Garage owner guilty of biggest ever MOT fraud
A garage owner was found guilty of three counts of conspiracy to defraud at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday 8 October.
02-10-08 Biggest ever clampdown on unsafe lorries crossing Britain's borders launch
The biggest ever clampdown on unsafe lorries on international journeys has been launched today.
22-09-08 MOT tester guilty of fraud after VOSA investigation
A man was found guilty of fraudulently issuing MOT Certificates at Sheffield Magistrates Court.
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.
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.
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.
04-09-08 VOSA consult on headlamp aim test
The Vehicle and Operator Services (VOSA) has launched a consultation on the headlamp aim test.
20-08-08 VOSA agrees new Service Level Agreement with Traffic Commissioners
Stephen Tetlow signed a new Service Level Agreement (SLA) on Licensing Application Services.
19-08-08 VOSA's National Number is Changing
In line with other public bodies, the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) is changing its national phone number.
03-07-08 VOSA test improvement announcement
Jim Fitzpatrick laid a itten statement announcing improvements to the bus and lorry testing services.
30-06-08 VOSA publish revised Categorisation of Defects
An updated Categorisation of Defects is now available from the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
21-05-08 Court Of Appeal Uphold Decision On Romenteik
VOSA welcomes the news that Romentiek BVBA have failed in their latest attempt to overturn a decision made by the Traffic Commissioner to refuse an appeal for the return of their impounded vehicles.
21-05-08 New Bristol test station opens
VOSA welcomes the news that Romentiek BVBA have failed in their latest attempt to overturn a decision made by the Traffic Commissioner to refuse an appeal for the return of their impounded vehicles.
15-04-08 VOSA Business Plan Published
VOSA has today published its Business Plan for 2008/09 setting out how it plans to continue to save lives by making Britains roads safer, as well as helping to protect the environment and cut crime.
15-04-08 VOSA at the Drive 08 limousine show
On 20-21 April VOSA will be hosting a seminar on the role it plays in the industry at the Drive 08 limousine show in Farnborough.
15-04-08 New declaration route offers flexibility
VOSA has introduced a new Abatement Device fitment declaration route to provide greater flexibility and choice for customers who want to get a Low Emission Certificate (LEC) or a Reduced Pollution Certificate (RPC).
14-04-08 VOSA at the Brighton Coach Rally 19 - 20 April
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) will be attending the 2008 Brighton Coach Rally from 19 -20 April.
04-04-08 VOSA and DSA at the Commercial Vehicle Show
VOSA and the DSA will be exhibiting on Stand 7-060 in Hall 7 at this years Commercial Vehicle Show on 15-17 April 2008.
27-03-08 VOSA investigation leads to Howden prosecution
M&M Howden, of Throckley near Newcastle, have been found guilty of 250 counts of falsifying tachograph records, following an investigation by VOSA.
25-03-08 Ashton Gate vehicle test station in Bristol now closed
After nearly 40 years, Bristol Goods Vehicle Test Station at Ashton Gate closed on 19 March
18-02-08 VOSA signs agreement with trade associations
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between VOSA and a number of leading Trade Associations was signed on 15 February at VOSA's headquarters in Bristol.
01-02-08 New bus registration system to improve real-time information for passengers
A new Electronic Bus Service Registration (EBSR) system that will mean faster and more accurate travel information for bus users was launched yesterday by Secretary of State for Transport, Ruth Kelly.
23-01-08 VOSA collects second award for MOT Computerisation
MOT Computerisation was named winner on 22 January 2008 at the e-Government National Awards 2007 in the category 'Central e-Government excellence: Take-up & usage growth'.
14-01-2008 VOSA launch consultation on fees
On 14 January VOSA will launch a consultation on a proposed increase in fees it charges for testing, inspection and other licensing services. The planned increase in fees generally average around five per cent.
07-01-2008 VOSA prosecution leads to public inquiry
Nigel Gary Hodgson, owner of Gary Hodgson Commercials Ltd of Kellythorpe Industrial Estate Driffield, has had his operator licence revoked for forgery of a tachograph seal.
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08-12-11 VOSA marks opening of 150th ATF
Today marks the opening of the 150th Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) at Brownhills-based Gulliver's Truck Hire Ltd which will offer open access vehicle testing of trailers, heavy goods and public service vehicles five days a week.
01-12-11 Tachograph Calibration Fees will be de-regulated from 1st January 2012
The fee for calibration and periodic inspection of tachographs will be deregulated from 1st January 2012, following a consultation with the industry.
24-08-11 Kent garage owner guilty of faking MOT tests
A garage owner has been found guilty of issuing fraudulent MOT certificates to car owners at Woolwich Crown Court.