Debate to be held into DVSA’s handling of isles
A debate will be held on the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) treatment of Shetland at Westminster. MP Alistair Carmichael will lead the debate…
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MP calls for inquiry into running of ‘not fit for purpose’ DVSA
MP Alistair Carmichael has asked for a government inquiry into the running of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Mr Carmichael said the recent…
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Scatsta testing site back on as DVSA applies to change use of land
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has applied for permission to change the use of the former Scatsta Airport to a HGV and motorbike
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Mareel to be used as new Lerwick theory test centre
Arts and cinema venue Mareel is set to take over as the new site for theory tests in Lerwick. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency…
READ FULL STORYDVSA apologises and says it will open Lerwick test centre
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has performed an immediate U-turn and said it will open a Lerwick theory test centre. The DVSA had…
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‘Utterly bizarre’ theory test centre move slammed
Learner drivers will be forced to travel to either Whalsay or Mid Yell to sit their theory tests from next month in a decision branded…
READ FULL STORYScatsta set to become LGV and motorbike testing site despite criticisms from instructors
Scatsta Airport looks set to become the new site for large goods vehicle and motorbike tests – a decision likely to leave the isles without…
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DVSA needs to get its act together on island tests, says Carmichael
Advice that is “inconsistent” has been given by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for islanders seeking to book driving tests this autumn. That…
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