21-09-07 VOSA and DSA at Coach and Bus Live 2007
VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) and DSA (Driving Standards Agency) will be exhibiting at Stand A110 on 10-11 October at this year’s Coach and Bus Live trade exhibition.
Coach and Bus Live 2007 at the Birmingham NEC is a great platform for Government Agencies like VOSA and DSA to provide practical information for drivers and operators on a range of topics including the recent changes on Drivers’ Hours, low emissions testing or the implementation of Driver CPC in 2008.
On 11 April 2007, the old Drivers’ Hours Regulations (3820/85) were replaced by a new regulation (EC) 561/2006. VOSA experts will be providing advice for operators and drivers to assist in understanding the rules. A practical demonstration on the use of digital tachographs will also be available.
DSA will be continuing their awareness campaign for the new Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification, which comes into effect from 10 September 2008. This means that all new bus and coach drivers will be required to take an enhanced theory and practical test, and existing drivers will need to undertake periodic training in order to gain their Driver CPC, if they wish to drive professionally.
The aims of Driver CPC are to improve road safety, recognise and accredit the skills of professional drivers and to raise the status of driving as a profession. Staff from the Driving Standards Agency will be on hand to answer any questions drivers and operators may have.
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NOTES TO EDITOR:
Executive Agencies of the Department for Transport :
Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA)
VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) is an executive agency 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 accidents, defects and recalls
For further information visit our website Transport Office
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For media enquiries about VOSA, please contact: Zita Easton on 0117 954 2561 or Henry Norman on 0117 954 3208. You can also e-mail press@vosa.gov.uk.
Driving Standards Agency (DSA)
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Transport. The Agency’s aim is to
- Promote road safety through improving driving standards, testing drivers and riders fairly and efficiently,
- Maintain the registers of Approved Driving Instructors and Large Goods Vehicle Instructors and
- Supervise basic training for learner motorcyclists.
DSA is one of the first Government Agencies to introduce an ‘online’ booking service. Candidates can book and manage their theory and practical test appointments on line at www.direct.gov/motoring.
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