Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 March 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 March 2008. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 April 2008 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Lorries: Testing
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the maximum distance is that a road haulier is expected to travel to present his vehicle for examination.
- Answer
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The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA)'s criteria is to provide a testing facility sufficient to accommodate at least 90 per cent. of its customers with a travel distance of 30 miles, or 60 minutes, and that target is currently exceeded by a substantial margin.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 474 c1017W; 197880
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Large goods vehicles Testing
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