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Time limited reduced pollution certificate scheme Euro VI 6th January 2012 The DfT have written to inform us that there will be a short delay to implementation of the scheme. This is because the publication of the final piece... Read more
New IRU checklists against fire for trucks and buses/coaches 6th January 2012 n order to prevent fi re on vehicles, the IRU has worked out a checklist of recommended periodical inspections to be integrated in the maintenance performance... Read more
New Testing Directive 20th December 2011 As a result of Directive 2010/48 and previous notifications members will be aware of changes to the annual testing regime which become effective from 1st... Read more
De-regulation of tachograph calibration and inspection fees: 1st January 2012 1st December 2011 The fee for calibration and periodic inspection of tachographs will be deregulated from 1st January 2012, following a consultation with the industry. The... Read more
Bio-diesel storage and maintenance 10th October 2011 Bio-diesel requires a higher standard of maintenance than standard diesel. Without correct fuel storage and maintenance procedures it may have a negative... Read more
Assessing wear rates in Renault drag link front ball joints 9th September 2011 VOSA has issued the above memo to give guidance to testing staff when assessing wear rates in Renault drag link front ball joints on the above identified... Read more
Testing Directive – Changes to Vehicle Testing 9th September 2011 The changes have been brought about by an amendment to Annex II to Directive 2009/40/EC and introduced by Commission Directive 2010/48/EU due introduction... Read more
VOSA Immobilisation Release Fee 25th May 2011 In May 2009, VOSA implemented the powers provided by the Road Safety Act 2006 to immobilise prohibited vehicles. Read more
Obtaining your OCRS score 7th January 2011 VOSA provides free of charge, a weekly OCRS update service for members with or without internet access. 6th January 2011 Read more
Amendment to the Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) 23rd August 2010 In April this year VOSA advised the RHA of their proposals to change the bandings of the Operator Compliance Risk Score, which we published on line and... Read more
August 2010 Vehicle Recall List 20th August 2010 VOSA have released their August 2010 Vehicle Recall List for trucks and vans with roadworthiness faults. The list contains the current recalls, which may... Read more
Vehicle and operator services agency (VOSA) and driver and vehicle agency (DVA) powers to stop commercial vehicles for inspection at the roadside 8th July 2010 The RHA is seeking views on the Department's proposal to supplement the existing powers available to examiners from the Department's Vehicle and Operator... Read more
Sideguard Requirements 1st July 2010 Since 1 May 2010, annual testing standards for sideguards has changed for large goods vehicles and trailers. Read more
EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) 27th October 2009 EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) Read more
Vehicle Legislation 27th October 2009 Vehicle Legislation Read more

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