Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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| Abbreviation | DVSA |
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| Formation | 1 April 2014 |
| Type | Government agency (Trading fund) |
| Purpose | Setting driving and vehicle standards |
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Region served
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Great Britain |
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Chief Executive
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Gareth Llewellyn |
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Main organ
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Directing board |
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Parent organization
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Department for Transport |
| Affiliations | DVLA, VCA, Highways England |
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Staff
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4,500 |
| Website | www |
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is an executive agency of the UK Department for Transport (DfT).
The agency was formally launched on 1 April 2014, taking over the responsibilities of the Driving Standards Agency and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency.
The responsibilities of DVSA only cover Great Britain. In Northern Ireland the same role is carried out by the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA).
DVSA sets the standards for drivers and vehicles in Great Britain. It tests and enforces those standards through the driving test and the MOT scheme.
It is responsible for:
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