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What are the 'PG' Notices Issued by the DVSA

Zed Aziz

List of Notices issued by the DVSA

The PG in notices issued by the traffic commissioner stands for "Prohibition Notice." A Prohibition Notice is a notice issued by the traffic commissioner to a driver or operator of a vehicle that has been found to be in a dangerous or unroadworthy condition. The notice requires the driver or operator to take immediate action to rectify the problem, or to have the vehicle removed from the road.

The Traffic Commissioner issues Pg9 and Pg10 notices to operators of vehicles that have been found to be unroadworthy. A Pg9 notice is an immediate prohibition notice, which means that the vehicle cannot be moved from that position. A Pg10 notice is a removal of prohibition notice, which means that the prohibition has been lifted and the vehicle can be moved.

The Traffic Commissioner may also issue other types of notices, such as:

  • A Defect Notice: This is used to notify an operator of minor defects which are discovered on an inspection, but do not warrant the issuing of a prohibition notice.

  • A Variation Notice (PG9A): This delays the prohibition and allows the vehicle to be removed and used until the new time specified on the notice.

  • A PG9B: This allows the vehicle to be moved to a place for repair if one or more of the following vehicle conditions can be met: it is unladen, it does not exceed a specified speed limit, or it is escorted by a competent person.

  • A TE160: This prohibits the driving of an overweight vehicle on the road. A variation may be allowed under conditions in order to move the vehicle to a nominated place to remove excess weight.

  • A PG3: This is a direction to proceed to a specified place for the purpose of an inspection.

  • A PG35EC (Technical Roadside Inspection Report): This is usually issued if no defects or advisory items are found.

  • PG5 - Notice of Intended Prosecution: This notice is issued by the police when they intend to prosecute a driver for a traffic offense.

  • PG6 - Notice of Intended Prosecution - (Fixed Penalty Notice): This notice is issued by the police when they intend to prosecute a driver for a traffic offense and offer them the opportunity to pay a fixed penalty instead of going to court.

  • PG7 - Notice of Intended Prosecution - (Court Hearing): This notice is issued by the police when they intend to prosecute a driver for a traffic offense and require them to attend court.

  • PG8 - Notice of Intended Prosecution - (Disqualification): This notice is issued by the police when they intend to disqualify a driver from driving for a period of time.

  • PG11 - Notice of Intended Prosecution - (Towing): This notice is issued by the police when they intend to tow a vehicle that has been parked illegally.

  • PG12 - Notice of Intended Prosecution - (Impoundment): This notice is issued by the police when they intend to impound a vehicle that has been used in the commission of a crime.

If you receive a notice from the Traffic Commissioner, it is important to read it carefully and take the necessary action. If you have any questions, you should contact the Traffic Commissioner's office.