DVSA enforcement sanctions policy
Action Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) traffic examiners take to deal with offences, including warnings, prohibition notices, and fixed penalties.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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The policy sets out what action DVSA traffic examiners will take when dealing with most offences that they find when they carry out roadside checks.
It’s used to make sure that DVSA takes consistent action when carrying out checks.
You cannot buy printed copies of this document from DVSA, but you’re allowed to print your own copies.
Published 30 August 2012
Last updated 17 December 2021
Last updated 17 December 2021


