DVLA plans demerit point system, real-time monitoring of testing stations

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is advancing plans to introduce a demerit point system for drivers and a real-time monitoring platform for private vehicle testing stations as part of measures to improve road safety and enforce compliance with vehicle roadworthiness requirements.

He said the DVLA was developing a system that would require testing stations to transmit images and videos of every vehicle inspected in real time, allowing the Authority’s monitoring room to observe activities across the country and verify that the required inspections had taken place.

The CEO also raised concerns about some Private Vehicle Testing Stations (PVTSs), accusing them of prioritising the number of vehicles inspected over the quality of inspections.