2003-2006 closed consultations
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) is involved in a number of consultations to ensure new legislation and best practice meets all customers’ requirements. These papers are also, in many cases, a joint proposal, with the Department for Transport, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, the Driving Standards Agency, and the Vehicle Certification Agency.
Below is a list of all the 2003-2006 closed papers we have been involved with other the past few years. All consultations are published on the Department for Transport website.
Consultation on MOT fee increase
Consultation paper proposing changes to the motor vehicles (Tests) regulations 1981: Maximum fees for MOT tests and retests. Published: 17 July 2006. Closing date: 1 September 2006 [This information is held on an external site.]
Streamlined regulatory system for operators of goods and public service vehicles
Consultation paper proposal to modernise and streamline the system of licensing of operators of goods vehicles and public service vehicles. Published: 19 December 2005 [This information is held on an external site.]
The Welsh Language Scheme in VOSA
Consultation paper detailing how VOSA will comply with the Welsh Language Act. Published: June 2005
MOT fees increases: Proposed increases in the maximum for each class of test
Consultation paper that proposes an increase in the maximum fee that can be charged for an MOT test in each vehicle class. Published: 9 May 2005. [This information is held on an external site.]
VOSA Funding Strategy: April 2005
Consultation paper proposing VOSA's future funding plan. Published: April 2005.
Exemptions for VOSA examiners from certain Construction & Use Regulations
Consultation paper allowing VOSA examiners to take a defective vehicle to an MOT testing station to see how effective they are at finding and notfying owners of vehicle defects. Published: 20 October 2004. [This information is held on an external site.]
Vehicle Identity Check Scheme - Proposed Fee Increase
Consultation on a proposal to amend fees. Published: 18 June 2004. Closing date: 25 June 2004 [This information is held on an external site.]
Proposed MOT test fees increases for 2004/5
Consultation paper on proposals to revise the MOT test fee. Published: 30 March 2004. [This information is held on an external site.]
Consultation on proposals to tighten in-use emissions for road vehicles
Consultation paper proposing more stringent in-service emission limits. Closed: 28 October 2003. [This information is held on an external site.]
Working time: Consultation on the Road Transport Directive (2002/15/EC)
Consultation paper proposing the implementation of the Road Transport Directive. Published: 20 October 2003. [This information is held on an external site.]
EU Directive - vehicle speed limiters for goods and passenger-carrying vehicles
Consultation paper proposing the implementation of Directive 2002/85/EC, on the installation and use of speed limiters. Published: 6 August 2003. [This information is held on an external site.]
Tinted Windows consultation
Consultation paper clarifying regulations regarding tinted windows. Published: 9 July 2003. [This information is held on an external site.]
Replacing the Motor Vehicles (Production of Test Certificates) Regulations 1969
Consultation paper amending regulations, to allow the issue of electronic forms. Published: 23 May 2003. [This information is held on an external site.]
Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval Scheme Statutory Consultation
Consultation paper proposing detailing the technical requirements and proposed operation of the MSVA scheme. Published: 27 April 2003. [This information is held on an external site.]
Changes to the Motor Vehicles (Tests) Regulations 1981
Consultation paper proposing an increase in the maximum MOT fees. Published: 3 April 2003. [This information is held on an external site.]
Trading Fund Status for Merged TAN/VI Agency
Consultation paper proposing the merger of the Vehicle Inspectorate and Traffic Area Network. Published: January 2003. [This information is held on an external site.]
