VOSA and DSA merge to form Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
The launch of a newly-formed Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has been announced today. The new name will gradually replace those of the existing Vehicle & Operator Services Agency, […]
VOSA clarifies transitional enforcement around new Driver CPC exemptions
With the periodic training deadline for bus and coach now passed, VOSA has clarified that it will not issue fines or penalties to those found breaching Driver CPC rules if they are to […]
Surplus of Driver CPC training centres is good news for operators
There are nearly three times as many Driver CPC (DCPC) training centres in operation as were anticipated, and more than enough capacity to train everyone before the September deadlines this […]
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VOSA to merge with Driving Standards Agency
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency, VOSA, and the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), are to merge during the course of the next year, the roads safety minister Stephen Hammond has […]
Surge in Driver CPC hours as enforcement steps up a gear
April saw the largest number of drivers yet complete their 35 hours of mandatory training in order to acquire Driver CPC cards. The deadline for drivers from the passenger sector […]
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Government reviews its Driver CPC exemption guidance
Advice previously published by the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), regarding exemptions from the requirement to hold a Driver CPC, has been removed from the […]
Government research shows Driver CPC awareness ‘not sufficient’
There is still a widespread lack of awareness amongst transport operators about the requirements for Driver CPC, a new government-commissioned report has stated. The Driver CPC Interim Evaluation, which was […]
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DSA releases detailed Driver CPC exemption guidance
UPDATE: The advice discussed in the story below has since been removed from the gov.uk website pending a review, following “queries” by trade associations. Information in this article therefore may […]
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RHA challenges need for Driver CPC when taking vehicles to annual test
The Road Haulage Association is contesting the view of VOSA and the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) that mechanics require a Driver CPC if they are taking a vehicle for its annual […]
