03-07-08 VOSA test improvement announcement
Jim Fitzpatrick, Road Safety Minister laid (3 July 2008) a written statement in the House of Commons announcing improvements to the bus and lorry testing services provided the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
He said:
"I am delighted to announce improvements to bus and lorry testing services, supported by up to £64m additional funding for the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
"The Agency plays a vital role in road safety by ensuring lorries and buses meet the necessary standards. Today's announcement means we can build on VOSA's strengths and respond more flexibly to the requirements of industry to create a testing service fit for the 21st century."
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: Zita Easton on 0117 954 2561 or Luke Bigwood on 0117 954 3208. You can also e-mail press@vosa.gov.uk
Page last updated: 06/11/2008