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Increase in fixed penalty charges

on Aug 12, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Increase in fixed penalty charges

Fixed penalty levels will increase from next week, the Department for Transport has confirmed. The changes are being introduced following a public consultation, which took place in 2012 including road safety groups and police services

Conspicuity markings update

on Jun 13, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Conspicuity markings update

VOSA has introduced some changes to the annual test requirements for conspicuity. – a conspicuous tape positioned on the sides and or rear of a vehicle/trailer intended to indicate it’s dimensional presence

Haulage company director fined £300,000

on May 23, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Haulage company director fined £300,000

A director of a haulage company has been fined £300,000 ordered to pay £150,000 costs following a hearing at Kirklees Magistrates Court today (Thursday 23 May)

Changes to annual vehicle testing

on Mar 4, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Changes to annual vehicle testing

Changes to the MOT for cars and large vehicle tests come into force later this month as new European requirements on roadworthiness take effect

VOSA test timing exercise

on Jan 9, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on VOSA test timing exercise

VOSA has commissioned a work measurement study of Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicle Annual testing

VOSA ceases testing at two sites

on Dec 15, 12 • in UK • with Comments Off on VOSA ceases testing at two sites

VOSA will stop testing at its Gillingham and Grantham sites by the end of March 2013. Although the stations in Gillingham, Kent and Grantham, Lincolnshire, will not close, VOSA has taken the decision to cease testing at these sites