14-12-04 Certificate of Keeper fees to Increase on 1st January 2005
Fees for the ‘Certificate of Keeper’, a document primarily for HGVs and trailers travelling outside of Great Britain, will rise on 1 January 2005. The fee has been held the same for a number of years, it has now become necessary to increase it from £20.00 to £25.00 in line with the August rise in fees which was on average 10% above inflation as agreed with the Minister (after consultation with the Trade) and was the second increase in a 3 year programme.
The extra income from these increased fees is being used to address deficits in the accounts for the schemes we operate. In the longer term the extra income will be used to invest in facilities and improvements in services. Operators and presenters already benefit from operator self service and in 2005, they will be able to take advantage of on-line test bookings and credit/debit card payments. Stations at Gillingham and Aberdeen will also be re-opening in the spring, following their re-builds and a further two have been programmed to start next year with a rolling programme to follow.
Maurice Newey, Chief Executive of VOSA said:
“The fees strategy we have put in place offers the prospect of very much improved customer services. I believe the proposed programme of modernisation and refurbishment will do much to meet the reasonable aspirations of the Trade for good quality accessible services.”
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NOTES TO EDITORS
The ‘Certificate of Keeper’ is a document sometimes required by the EU member states in order to provide information and mechanical details of vehicles and trailers which go outside of Great Britain. It is not a mandatory document but one which helps facilitate the movement of vehicles around the European Community.
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.
Page last updated: 25/09/2006