dvsa presentation at the microlise field service & fleet conference 2015
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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency incorporates DSA and VOSADVSA incorporates DSA and VOSASafety Standards Service
Mark Horton
Traffic Enforcement
Policy
DVSA - Light Goods Enforcement
Our LGV problemDVSA profileFunding and industry expectationsLogistical problemsHistorical culture in DVSATargeting Changing Police priorities
LGV enforcement (roadside)
2012/13 2013/14 2014/150
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000C&U checks
Prohibitions
68%
60%
62%
LGV enforcement (roadside)
2012/13 2013/14 2014/150
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000 Traffic ChksD'Hrs prohWeighed
89%
84%
88%
LGV enforcement (roadside)
Year Fixed pens Total Average
2012/13 1369 £179,020 £130
2013/14 2246 £374,200 £166
2014/15 1786 £336,100 £188
LGV enforcement (roadside)
Most Popular defects
Condition of tyres 29.3%
Lamps and reflectors 8.3%
Steering 4.3%
Suspension 4%
Running gear 3.8%
Testing failure ratesVehicle Type %
HGV 19.9%
PSV 16.5%
Class 3&4(vehicles up to 3,000kg)
38.3%
Class 5(private PSV > 12 seats)
34.2%
Class 7(vehicles between 3 – 3,500kg)
49%
LGV enforcement (testing)
Top test failures %
Lights and signalling 30%
Brakes 20.9%
Suspension 15.7%
Drivers view of the road 10.1%
Tyres 6.9%
Lashing Straps
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Lashing Straps
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Safety Standards Service
Getting the message out• Ran advertising campaign during the early part of 2015• Looking to raise awareness about overloading • Aimed at small businesses, local trades people, couriers and market traders.• The advertising used on point-of-sale screens within fuel stations and on the backs of trade vans in four UK cities.• 160 MOT garage in the locations involved providing key fobs, window stickers and flyers.• Web site launched with more useful info.
Safety Standards Service
The Van ChallengeEncourage & enforce:-FinesProhibitionsPenalty points
Support & Education:- TrainingOnline materials: VideosGuides
Engagement:-StakeholdersManufacturersTrade associationsSmall businessesGaragesDealers & traders
Lashing Straps
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Question ?
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What was the breaking point of the lashing strap ? A - 5 tons
B - 3 tons
C - 2 tons
D - 4 tons
