2007 Press Releases
28-12-07 Drivers' Hours rules enforcement by VOSA
On 11th April 2007 the new Drivers' Hours Regulations (Regulation (EC) No 561/2006) came into force.
13-12-07 VOSA wins prestigious national award for MOT Computerisation
VOSAs MOT Computerisation was announced as the winner of the Business-to-Business Project Award at the British Computer Society (BCS) IT Industry Awards, on 6 December.
11-12-07 VOSA contact centre closes temporarily
VOSA?s Contact Centre will be closing at 1700 on Friday 14th December and will not be open on Saturday 15th December whilst essential maintenance work is carried out.
07-12-07 VOSA wins cabotage case against Banham
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) welcomes the Transport Tribunals recent decision not to return impounded vehicles after a cabotage case with Banham Operators.
03-12-07 Darlington test station to close for refurbishment
VOSAs test station at Banks Road, DL1 1YE in Darlington will be closed for refurbishment from the 23rd January 2008 until 28th April 2008.
02-10-07 LLEZ - How to Avoid a 200 Pound Fine
The London Low Emission Zone (LLEZ) will come into operation from 4 February 2008.
22-10-07 VOSA Produces New LLEZ Leaflet
The London Low Emission Zone (LLEZ) will come into operation from 4 February 2008.
02-11-07 Wolverhampton test station to close for refurbishment
The London Low Emission Zone (LLEZ) will come into operation from 4 February 2008.
05-11-07 South East Pilot wins Prince Michael International Road Safety Award
The London Low Emission Zone (LLEZ) will come into operation from 4 February 2008.
28-09-07 Tractor used to transport houseboat is impounded
An unlicensed driver was convicted of a total of 14 offences at Central Devon Magistrates Court on 19th September.
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.
14-09-07 VOSA's guidelines for vehicle operators on booking low emissions tests
Before applying for a first Low Emissions or Reduced Pollution Test, vehicle operators have to ensure that their vehicles are registered on the Low Emissions Certificate (LEC).
05-09-07 VOSA issue first Low Emissions Certificates
Kevin Crawford, Director of Mullany's Coaches was one of the first operators to receive a Low Emissions Certificate (LEC).
29-08-07 VOSA Strengthens Brand
VOSA is strengthening its brand by the addition of the MOT three triangles to the current brand. The new brand will have a phased introduction from 3 September 2007.
22-08-07 VOSA begins taking bookings for LLEZ certificates
From Monday 20 August, the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) will begin accepting advance bookings for Low Emissions Certificate (LEC) tests.
20-08-07 Illegal limousine operator fined
A Bradford-based limousine operator has been fined £14,200 including costs after a series of extremely serious irregularities were discovered.
06-08-07 Gloucester test station to close for refurbishment
VOSA?s test station at Ashville Road, GL2 6ET in Gloucester will be closed for refurbishment from the 11th October 2007 until 10th January 2008. Customers who require tests in this period are advised to book with an alternative station
03-08-07 VOSA FTA RHA Advise Romania On Road Safety Issues
At the end of July the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) lead a team involving the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) to visit the Romanian Transport Authorities and Trade Associations
26-07-07 International Vehicle and Driver Safety Checks
Following the success of the South East International Pilot, the UK's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has announced that this work will be incorporated into their normal targeted enforcement work.
26-07-07 International Vehicle Checks Leaflet
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16-07-07 VOSA Targets Vehicles on International Journeys
It has been a year since the Ministerial launch of the South East International Pilot, which involved checking vehicles on international journeys.
18-06-07 VOSA Reduces Need for MOT Emergency Testing
VOSA and Siemens launched a new MOT Computerisation business continuity procedure over the weekend which will make the need to invoke Emergency Testing extremely rare.
24-05-07 Vosa Wins Cabotage Case
Davidson & Wilson BV have lost their appeal against the impounding of three vehicles and three trailers at a public inquiry in Edinburgh to on the 24th May.
22-05-07 Vehicle Checks Uncover Disturbing Results
VOSA vehicle examiners visited St Mary's on the Isles of Scilly accompanied by a colleague from Devon and Cornwall Constabulary in order to carry out road enforcement safety checks on vehicles between 14th and 16th May.
11-04-07 MOT Computerisation passes the 50 million mark
VOSAs MOT Computerisation system continues to go from strength to strength with the news that the 50 millionth test has now been completed.
28-03-07 Update on VOSAs outsourcing feasibility study
Update on VOSAs Decemeber press release regarding the outsourcing feasibility study.
27-03-07 MOT Computerisation receives prestigious award nomination
VOSA's MOT Computerisation project has been short-listed for a major award.
16-03-07 VOSA to increase its fees and charges
Following full consultation, VOSA will be introducing new fees from the 1st of April 2007.
12-03-07 Revised Safe Operators Guide now available - the first of a new VOSA suite of guides
A new and revised edition of one of the most popular guides is now published.
20-02-07 Guidance from VOSA on new EU Drivers' Hours Rules
VOSA is providing guidelines to operators and drivers on the latest amendments to the European Union's Drivers' Hours Rules .
26-01-07 Minimising the Effects of Industrial Action
Some staff in VOSA will be taking part in a national day of action on 31 January.
19-01-07 Centralisation of Operator Licensing Complete
The transfer of goods operator licensing application processing from the South Eastern & Metropolitan, West Midlands, Welsh and Eastern traffic areas to the central licensing unit will take place this week.
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08-12-11 VOSA marks opening of 150th ATF
Today marks the opening of the 150th Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) at Brownhills-based Gulliver's Truck Hire Ltd which will offer open access vehicle testing of trailers, heavy goods and public service vehicles five days a week.
01-12-11 Tachograph Calibration Fees will be de-regulated from 1st January 2012
The fee for calibration and periodic inspection of tachographs will be deregulated from 1st January 2012, following a consultation with the industry.
24-08-11 Kent garage owner guilty of faking MOT tests
A garage owner has been found guilty of issuing fraudulent MOT certificates to car owners at Woolwich Crown Court.