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  • Driver & Vehicle Agency

    Topics:
    • Road users
    Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) is an executive agency of the Department for Infrastructure which aims to deliver improved road safety and better regulation of the transport sector. Responsibilities include driver licensing, vehicle and driver testing, compliance and roadside enforcement.

    The DVA is structured into four Directorates:

    • Operations
    • Business improvement
    • Compliance, Enforcement & Licensing
    • Financial Management & Corporate Services

    Find out more about DVA's role and responsibilities.

    More in this topic

    • Diesel particulate filters - guidance
    • Policy on the Licensing of Ex-Offenders
    • Driver and Vehicle Agency Monthly Tests Conducted Statistics
    • Guides for Bus Service Operators
    • Driver & Vehicle Agency Activity Statistics
    • DVA Passenger Transport Licensing Division Privacy Notice
    • CPC Information For Training Providers
    • DVA Driver & Vehicle Testing Privacy Notice
    • DVA Driver Licensing Privacy Notice
    • DVA Compliance and Roadside Enforcement Privacy Notice
    • DVA Driving Theory Test Privacy Notice
    • Approved Tachograph Centre Special Notices

    Related to Driver & Vehicle Agency

    Most recent publications

    • 2023 Approved Tachograph Centre Special Notices

      Published 16 January 2026
    • 2022 Approved Tachograph Centre Special Notices

      Published 16 January 2026
    See all publications in this topic

    Most recent consultations

    • Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) Consultation – Changing the exhaust emissions test for light vehicles with a modern diesel engine

      Published 24 July 2024 Consultation closed
    • Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) Consultation – Changing the fees charged by Approved Tachograph Centres

      Published 21 August 2023 Consultation closed
    See all consultations in this topic

    Most recent news items

    • Minister welcomes significant development at Mallusk MOT Centre

      Published 3 June 2025
    • Publication of ‘DfI Driver, Vehicle, Operator, and Enforcement Statistics 2024/25 Quarter Four

      Published 30 May 2025
    See all news in this topic

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    How to request information from the Department for Infrastructure including Freedom of Information (FOI) and the use of our Publication Scheme.

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