New directive from the DVSA for MOT Stations regarding connected roller brake testers

The GEA have informed us that from today 1^st March 2021 they have been advised that the DVSA will be stopping MOT stations who have either not met their obligations to have a connected Roller Brake Tester (RBT) by this date or are not using the connected function.

This will affect those MOT stations that have repeatedly ignored multiple communications / warning or have not confirmed their status with new brake tester orders.

Background

From 1st October 2019 the DVSA made it mandatory, for new site applications, reopening sites, replacing existing or adding new brake testers, for them to be connected to the DVSA MTS system.

Vehicle Testing Stations changing ownership, were provided with a 3 month time scale to comply with the requirements on the 18^th December 2019. This was later (30^th March 2020) suspended due to the Coronvirus pandemic.

But today on the 1^st March 2021, the DVSA have stated MOT Stations will be stopped, if they have not met their obligations with their connected brake tester.

How Straightset can help

Here at Straightset we have been working with our customers in getting them connected over the last few years.

We can supply and install Class IV and Class VII connected brake testers which fit into existing recesses with no building works (in most cases.) For a quotation please contact our sales teams on [email protected] or 01909 480055.

For those looking for assistance in getting their equipment connected or guidance on how to use the connected software please contact our service department on [email protected] or 01909 480055, we'll be happy to help.