Regulator profile

VCA

Vehicle Certification Agency

Enforcement Regulator

3 areas of regulation · 22 laws enforced · UK-wide

What VCA does

Type approval authority for new vehicles, components, and systems. Certifies that vehicles meet safety and environmental standards. Issues UK type approvals replacing EU approvals post-Brexit.

Additional information

Executive agency of DfT. Key for vehicle manufacturers and importers.

Contact VCA

Types of regulation

Type Approval Vehicle Emissions Vehicle Safety

Legal framework

Legislation that VCA directly enforces.

Primary legislation

Secondary legislation

Legislation connected to VCA's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.

Establishing / enabling

Sectors regulated

Manufacturing

Coverage area

UK-wide