VDRS

Question 1

what is a VDRS

Answer 1

vehicle defect rectification scheme

Question 2

what is the point in a VDRS

Answer 2

ensures issue will get fixed and make the road safer and allows you to deal with minor vehicle defects without prosecution or fine

Question 3

what type of vehicle is a VDRS appropriate for

Answer 3

motor cars
motor cycles
small goods vehicles
trailers including caravans
(vehicles that can be MOT tested at a regular testing centre)

Question 4

what is the 3,2,1 rule of VDRS

Answer 4

VDRS not appropriate if,
3 or more reportable defects on the vehicle
2 or more identical defects
1 obvious disregard for the general condition or
1 foreign vehicle

Question 5

what form do you use for VDRS

Answer 5

same form as the HORT/1

Question 6

how long to get vehicle fixed

Answer 6

14 days

Question 7

VDRS process?

Answer 7

provisionally report for summons, offer VDRS, if they accept explain:
get defect fixed
have an examination done at an MOT centre
have the MOT centre stamp the form
then send this to the central ticketing office