A round up of this month’s news

Temporarily returning ADI certificates to DSA

Instructors can ask DSA to hold their ADI certifi cates if they will be working abroad for a lengthy period, or if they must temporarily refrain from giving paid tuition for medical reasons (in which case medical evidence must be provided). However, ADIs who wish to take a break from giving instruction for any other reason should keep their certifi cate and will remain liable for check testing throughout their registration period. For more information, contact the instructor services and registration team.

Cancellation of identity cards: changes to ID requirements

The government has passed legislation cancelling identity cards for British citizens. From 21 January 2011, those identity cards that have already been issued are no longer legal forms of identifi cation. This means candidates can’t use the identity card as a valid document to prove their identity for a practical driving test or for Driver CPC periodic training. For more information about the cancellation of identity cards visit direct.gov.uk/identity.

Closure of Cardiff area office

DSA has announced the closure of its area office at Caradog House in Cardiff. The office will close by 31 March 2012. The closure won’t affect testing provision in Wales and DSA will continue to provide services under its agreed Welsh Language Scheme. Read the full press release

Change to LGV instructor registration renewal

LGV instructors will now receive a reminder to renew their registration six months before it is due to expire, instead of the previous one year notice period. See the LGV instructor pages on Business Link.

Driving test expense claim form

The driving test expense claim form is no longer being sent out automatically with cancellation or rebooking letters. If you need to make a claim, the form can now be found online at direct.gov.uk/motoringforms

Get in touch

For the latest DSA news and information visit dft.gov.uk/dsa

Information for candidates is available on direct.gov.uk/motoring and driver and rider trainers can visit businesslink.gov.uk/transport

Book and manage your test appointments at direct.gov.uk/drivingtest or businesslink. gov.uk/transport

A list of useful contact details can be found at dft.gov.uk/dsa

What do you think of this issue of Despatch ezine? Email your comments to pressoffice@dsa.gsi.gov.uk

View DSA videos on YouTube: youtube.com/dsagov