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Vehicle special orders section 44 requirement

On 1 April 2009 VCA became responsible for the issue and maintenance of individual Vehicle Special Orders under Section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. This was formerly the responsibility of TTS Division in the Department for Transport.

Please visit the VCA website for more information.

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