02-04-04 VOSA Hits The Target
VOSA and Avon and Somerset Road Policing Unit conducted a joint operation yesterday morning in Bristol using VOSA intelligence to carry out targeted checks. The intelligence was obviously effective with 20 offences found on the 18 vehicles checked.
VOSA’s more targeted approach is intended to ease the pressure on compliant operators and focus on the operators who are likely to try and break the rules.
Offences included; two vehicles without a current MOT, three drivers with no operators license, one driver with no drivers license, two immediate roadworthiness prohibitions, four delayed roadworthiness prohibitions, five inspection notices and one vehicle was impounded.
VOSA look forward to continuing these successful targeted checks and encourage those with any information on possible “dodgy” operators to call our national number (0870 60 60 440). We can then focus on those who do break the rules and leave compliant operators to do their job.
NOTES TO EDITORS
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) was created on 1 April 2003 by merging the Former Vehicle Inspectorate and the Traffic Area Network Division of the Department for Transport. VOSA 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 accident, defects and recalls.
Should you require further information about VOSA, its work or help with stories or programming related to road safety and environmental protection please contact: Jay Fordham or Miranda Roberts, VOSA, 0117 954 3334/3233, e-mail jeanette.fordham@vosa.co.uk / miranda.roberts@vosa.gov.uk
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