In Conversation with the DVSA

Driven by Excellence

For those who work in the transport sector, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) are central to our industry. From Car and HGV tests to roadside enforcement, there is much the DVSA does to ensure that drivers, vehicles and operators are safe out on the roads.

In this episode, Hattie is joined by Mark Horton, an Enforcement Policy Specialist at the DVSA, to discuss roadside enforcement and the measures taken to ensure vehicle and driver compliance.

(0:10) Introduction
(1:37) Mark's journey to the DVSA
(3:12) DVSA and roadside enforcement
(13:18) Improving compliance on our roads
(22:29) DVSA risk assessments
(25:45) Future challenges

About the guests:
Mark joined the DVSA back in 1997, working as a traffic examiner. In 2013 Mark joined the Enforcement Policy team, where he manages the traffic enforcement side of the business. He also worked closely with the HSE in designing the current DVSA enforcement policy on load security, which resulted in DVSA winning a Prince Michael of Kent International Road Safety award in 2015.

About the host:
Hattie Hlad works for PDT fleet training as the coordinator of LGV advanced training, an investment for the next generation of drivers, funded by Pertemps Driver Division. Hattie made the move from fashion to the logistics training sector in early 2022. She jumped at the opportunity to become the host of Driven by Excellence to give her the opportunity to learn from some of the industry's best! Plus, she loves to chat… her friends often describe her conversations as ‘Chats with Hat’s’!

PDT Fleet Training Solutions:
Founded in 2009, PDT Fleet Training Solutions delivers quality driver training services throughout the UK to enhance Driver skills, Driver behaviours and improve on-road safety. Driving is one of the most dangerous work-related activities in the country, with accidents occurring week in, week out on our roads. PDT Fleet Training Solutions offer a preventative and proactive approach with their wide range of courses.

Learn more about PDT Fleet Training Solution