DVLA
DVLA
DVLA (pronounced: D-V-L-A), an acronym for Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, is a government agency in the United Kingdom responsible for maintaining a database of drivers and vehicles in Great Britain.
Pronunciation
- D-V-L-A: /ˌdiː viː ɛl ˈeɪ/
Etymology
The term DVLA is an acronym derived from the initial letters of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. The agency was established in 1965, replacing the aging system of regional vehicle licensing offices.
Function
The DVLA is responsible for maintaining a database of drivers in Great Britain and a database of vehicles for the entire United Kingdom. Its primary aims are to improve road safety, reduce vehicle-related crime, support environmental initiatives, and limit vehicle tax evasion.
Related Terms
- Vehicle Excise Duty: An annual tax that is levied as an excise duty and which must be paid for most types of vehicles that are to be used (or parked) on public roads in the United Kingdom.
- Driving Licence in the United Kingdom: The official document which authorises its holder to operate various types of motor vehicle on highways and some other roads to which the public have access.
- MOT Test: An annual test of vehicle safety, roadworthiness aspects and exhaust emissions required in the United Kingdom for most vehicles over three years old.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on DVLA
- Wikipedia's article - DVLA
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