Department for Transport (DfT)
The Department for Transport's aim is transport that works for everyone. This means a transport system which balances the needs of the economy, the environment and society.
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
DVLA maintains an up-to-date record of all those who are entitled to drive various types of vehicles, together with a register of all vehicles entitled to travel on public roads. It is responsible for driver licensing, the collection of vehicle excise duty and vehicle registration policy for Great Britain.
Government Car and Despatch Agency (GCDA)
The GCDA is a non-profit making executive agency which aims to be the first choice supplier of secure transport, distribution and mail related services to Government, the wider public sector and other approved customers.
HA is responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport. This comprises 9,380 km/5,863 miles of motorways and trunk roads in England, on which over 170 billion vehicle/km journeys are made each year.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
MCA delivers and implements the Government's maritime safety strategy. The agency co-ordinates search and rescue at sea through Her Majesty's Coastguard, and checks that ships meet UK and international safety rules. It works to prevent loss of life at the coast and at sea, to ensure that ships are safe, and to prevent coastal pollution.
Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA)
VOSA works with Traffic Commissioners to improve road safety and the environment and to safeguard fair competition by promoting and enforcing compliance with commercial operator licensing requirements.
Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
VCA tests and certifies new models of vehicles and components against European and United Nations safety and environmental performance standards. It also provides a service to manufacturers who wish to be certified as meeting international quality, environmental and safety management system standards.