DVSA encouraging February and March heavy vehicle testing
DVSA is encouraging heavy vehicle operators to explore whether they can reschedule any annual testing appointments to February or March.…
Senior TC Richard Turfitt hits back at ‘anachronism’ jibe
The Traffic Commissioners (TCs) are not “an anachronism” but are instead “modern and responsive regulators,” Senior TC (STC) Richard Turfitt…
DVSA clarifies reissued Driver Qualification Card date error
DVSA has clarified an error with the Driver Qualification Card (DQC) expiry date on some cards that have been reissued…
Emergency temporary bus service variation process activated
Operators in England that need to make a temporary variation to a registered bus service because of the pandemic may…
Heavy vehicle testing in England to continue under restrictions
Heavy vehicle testing in England will continue under the current restrictions, DVSA has confirmed. The Agency adds that it will…
Action to prevent DCPC course repetition announced
DVSA has detailed changes to how Driver CPC (DCPC) training is managed to ensure that unnecessary repetition of courses is…
2021 financial standing level revised downwards by TCs
The financial standing level required of holders of standard O-Licences has been revised downwards slightly for 2021, the Traffic Commissioners…
Senior TC Turfitt joins UK Bus and Coach Conference line-up
Senior Traffic Commissioner Richard Turfitt has been added to the line-up of speakers at the UK Bus and Coach Conference.…
Bridge strikes: ‘Operators have a big part to play in prevention’
Traffic Commissioner (TC) Kevin Rooney has underlined the critical importance of preventing bridge strikes. Speaking at an event hosted by…
DVSA opens data portal for poor heavy vehicle test availability
DVSA has launched a service that allows operators to inform it of a lack of availability of heavy vehicle annual…