News: DSA Theory Test and Practical Test fees increase

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has confirmed its new test fee structure for 2009/10 following a public consultation in October last year.

The fee increases will apply to theory and practical driving tests booked on or after 30 March 2009. Fees relating to the Approved Driving Instructor scheme will increase from 24 April.

DSA Chief Executive, Rosemary Thew, thanked the public for participating in the public consultation, and said: “We are doing everything we can to ensure that fees remain as low as possible for our customers - particularly during the current economic climate.

“Despite this, increases are necessary to cover general running costs, development work and increases in inflation.

“The Agency is largely self-funding. We receive only a small amount from general taxation and have to recover most of our costs through test fees.

“We are confident that these increases will enable us to maintain our high standards and provide a first class service to all our customers.”