Home Menu Search

DVSA sets out vision to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably

5 April 2023

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched its vision to 2030, setting out what needs to be done to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably.

DVSA already plays a leading role in:

  • setting driver and vehicle standards, and assessing that drivers and vehicles are safe
  • licensing, accrediting, regulating and enforcing in industries including driver training, MOT testing and commercial vehicle operators

Under its new vision, DVSA will significantly increase its work to inform, educate and advise the public and businesses.

By the end of this decade, DVSA will have made progress against 5 important challenges and opportunities. These are to:

  • make roads safer
  • improve services for its customers
  • make road transport greener and healthier
  • harness the potential of technology and data
  • grow and level up the economy

The vision focuses on outcomes that help make a real and lasting difference to everyone living in Great Britain.

 

Related news, events and information

Campaign urges drivers to act on vehicle safety issues

7 February 2017 – The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a nationwide campaign urging drivers to check that...

DVSA appoints new chief executive

2 February 2016 – Story from Newspress. Gareth Llewellyn has been appointed as the new chief executive of RoadSafe partner the...

10 per cent of MOT failures due to tyre issues

28 January 2016 – The latest Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) figures show that 10 per cent of MOT failures were due to...

DVSA chief to speak at Young Driver Focus 2017

25 January 2017 – Story from Road Safety GB. The country’s chief driving examiner will explain to delegates at the 2017 Young...

Proposed changes to make MOTs fit for the future

18 January 2023 – The Department for Transport has launched a public consultation on the future of MOTs in Great Britain...

How to report unsafe lorry, bus or coach drivers to DVSA

17 September 2019 – The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), have published new guidance on GOV.UK to help people report...

The DVSA to hold a series of roadshows

5 October 2015 – The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency last year commissioned research to look at how it can improve...

DVSA's 5 year strategy: helping you stay safe on Britain's roads

5 April 2017 – The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has published its 5 year strategy and business plan which sets out a...

DVSA's Annual Review published

19 July 2018 – The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency has published its Annual Review . It tells the stories of some of the...