December 2005
20-12-05 DSA relaunch email alerts
After an extensive redesign process, the Driving Standards Agency has relaunched its email alerts system.You can receive email alerts when information is published on the DSA Website. [This information is held on an external site].
19-12-05 Modernising Operator Licensing
Stephen Ladyman has unveiled new proposals for streamlining and modernising the licensing system for operators of heavy goods and public service vehicles.[This information is held on an external site].
15-12-05 Success for Multi-Agency Operation Targeting Illegal Waste Carriers in London
A major operation to tackle illegal waste carriers, which involved more than 100 members of enforcement agencies and four check sites in North West London, resulted in 124 offences being found during checks on 167 vehicles.
12-12-05 VOSA using power to stop in Merseyside
Merseyside is the latest Police force to accredit officers from VOSA with the power to stop goods and passenger vehicles for spot checks.[This information is held on an external site.]
12-12-05 New Vehicle Identity Check testing station announced
From 4th January 2006 Leighton Buzzard test station will start conducting VIC tests, bringing the total number of VIC test stations to 55. [This information is held on an external site.]
06-12-05 Driving test bad weather cancellations
If your examiner cancels your test due to bad weather, a new test date will be automatically booked for you. Notification of the new test date is normally despatched within 48 hours. [This information is held on an external site.]
05-12-05 Roadworks to be removed over Christmas
The Highways Agency aims to lift as many roadworks as possible from England's motorways and major A roads during Christmas and other bank holidays. [This information is held on an external site.]
05-12-05 Seat belt check included in annual vehicle tests
VOSA will start checking the condition and operation of seat belts in lorries during an annual test from 1 January 2006.[This information is held on an external site.]
01-12-05 Drink drive campaign launched on Coronation Street
Transport Secretary Alistair Darling and Coronation Street star Sally Lindsay joined forces today in the Rovers Return to launch this year's Christmas drink drive campaign. [This information is held on an external site.]
News
12-11-08 Highways Agency join forces at the emergency services show 2008
Staff from the Highways Agency will be on hand at this year's Emergency Services Show to showcase work they are doing to keep England's motorways and trunk roads moving.[This information is held on an external site]
13-11-08 Government steps up efforts to keep children safe
Government is taking a new approach to warning children about the dangers they can face on our roads.[This information is held on an external site]