03-12-07 Darlington test station to close for refurbishment
VOSA’s test station at Banks Road, DL1 1YE in Darlington will be closed for refurbishment from the 23rd January 2008 until 28th April 2008. During this period, staff from Darlington will continue to test at designated premises throughout the region. Customers who require tests in this period can call 01325 460 547 or Fax 01325 360 354 to find out where their nearest alternative station is. However, the manager and administrative staff will remain at Darlington test station, and they will continue to offer VIC checks and LEZ testing as this part of the site will remain operational.
Station manager David White said: “We would like to thank our customers for their patience through this time and we look forward to seeing them all again at Darlington test station in April.”
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NOTES TO EDITOR:
VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) 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 enquiries about VOSA, please contact: Luke Bigwood on 0117 954 3208 or Zita Easton on 0117 954 2561. You can also e-mail press@vosa.gov.uk
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