Have you had a visit or are you expecting a visit from the DVSA?
Have you had a visit or are you expecting a visit from the DVSA?
What can cause the DVSA to visit my site?
These are some of the reasons why the DVSA could visit your site, usually this is a pre-arranged with the operator. However, the DVSA can visit any site, whenever and unannounced if they feel it is necessary .
? If you are a new operator
? Failed roadside inspection
? S marked prohibition on a vehicle
? Tachograph infringements at a roadside stop
? Degradation of your OCRS
? Increase in MOT failure rate
? Reports of non-compliance by a member of the public
What happens during the DVSA site visit?
The DVSA will look for evidence of non-compliance of legislation. You will need to demonstrate that you have proper systems in place that deal with vehicle maintenance, vehicle inspections, tachographs, vehicle records and other things in order to ensure you can satisfy the DVSA inspector's audit requirements.
How do I know if I am compliant?
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A compliance audit will identify compliance of your systems and if any weaknessess are identified will can help you to rectify these
Why should I have a compliance audit?
If you are expecting a visit from the DVSA or even think one might be due, making sure you have the essential systems in place is vital to ensuring the DVSA inspectors are satisfied with your level of compliance. If you fail to do so, this will affect your OCRS score which will result in increased roadside inspections, site visits and the possibility of being called in front of a Traffic Commissioner for a public inquiry where you can lose your operator licence. Having a Compliance Audit by NTP will enable you to identify where your compliance with operator licensing may be lacking. Knowing this enables you to take action before the DVSA site visit and avoid future enforcement action.
What will NTP do?
NTP will visit your site in complete confidence and check that you have the processes and systems in place that the DVSA inspectors will expect to see. We will provide a detailed report of our findings and advise how to improve your compliance where applicable. Our aim is to make sure you can face the DVSA site visit with the confidence that you are doing what is required, we also offer a cost effective on line solution where you can audit your own systems and record the findings as you go along, this will give you the results and show you if you need to make any improvements, check it out here https://www.myoperatorlicence.co.uk/self-audit-for-transport-companies
To find out more, click here www.myoperatorlicence.co.uk or for a confidential chat, call Daryl or Kelly on 01406 424500