RTA Receives a Delegation of the British Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA)

RTA Receives a Delegation of the British Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA)


Dubai – Roads & Transport Authority: Licensing Agency at Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) explored with the British Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) cooperation between the two parties during a friendly meeting recently held at the premises of Licensing Agency.

“The visit comes in the context of streamlining the cooperative links with VOSA, and reviewing the developments cropping up in the field of business. The visit included a tour to the outlying stations of Licensing Agency, and monitoring random inspection campaigns of heavy vehicles launched in association with Dubai Police” said Nabeel Al Ali, Director of Monitoring and Enforcement Dep’t at RTA Licensing Agency.

He added: “The Dep’t conducts its business in accordance with clearly defined strategic plans and a set of precise standards based on the vision of the RTA and Licensing Agency with regard to the provision of a safe transport environment. It seeks to enlighten road users with the aim of reducing crashes and enhancing traffic safety as part of the drive to realize RTA vision of providing ‘safe and smooth transport for all’. RTA & Dubai Police play a crucial role in raising the traffic awareness of a large segment of the community.

“During the visit VOSA delegation reviewed the technical testing centers, the mechanism of testing & licensing vehicles, and the standards & specifications of technical testing applicable in the emirate of Dubai. The delegation was also keen on reviewing traffic statistics related to accidents and their causes” added Al Ali.

The visit reciprocates a visit recently made by a delegation of Licensing Agency to VOSA as part of the ongoing efforts of the RTA to deliver excellent services to users and the whole community.

For his part Dale Evans, the Commercial Director of VOSA said: “The visit opens up new horizons and concepts that will assist us in identifying new and excellent modern technology applications in the field of road surveillance. This is bound to enhance traffic security and achieve higher safety levels for right of way users though providing excellent services in this regard”.

The visiting delegation was received by the CEO of Licensing Agency Ahmed Bahrouzian, Director of Monitoring and Enforcement Dep’t Nabeel Al Ali, and Manager of Heavy Vehicles Monitoring Section at Monitoring and Enforcement Dep’t at the Agency.