Vosa and DSA to merger

The DSA and VOSA will merge to create a new agency called the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). This was announced on 28th November 2013.

The DVSA will formally be launched in April 2014.
The DVSA will have responsibilities for the processing of applications for goods and passenger Operator’s Licences, testing schemes for all vehicles and law enforcement to ensure that vehicles comply with legal requirements such as Construction & Use.

In addition, the Agency will engage in other enforcement work relating to drivers hours and licensing, as well as providing training advice for Operators, the investigation of vehicle accidents and other activities. The purpose of the initiative is to merge two organisations already working together to create a better and more efficient service. The extent which this will be felt by private and commercial customers remains to be seen.


Private and commercial vehicle users and drivers do not need to do anything specific as a result of this merger but you will start to see references to DVSA letterheads and publications in advance of the April 2014 launch.

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