The mandate of DVLA is to promote good driving standards in the country and to ensure the use of roadworthy vehicles on the roads and other public places. This mandate is essential in safeguarding lives, reducing road accidents, and building public trust in the country’s transport system.
The DVLA Act 569, 1999 spells out the functions of the Authority as follow:
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Establish standards and methods for the training and testing of driving instructors and drivers of motor vehicles and riders of motor cycles.
Establish standards and methods for the training and testing of vehicle examiners.
Provide syllabi for driver training and the training of instructors.
Issue driving licenses.
Register and license driving schools.
License driving instructors.
Inspect, test and register motor vehicles.
Issue vehicle registration certificates.
Issue vehicle examination certificates.
License and regulate private garages to undertake vehicle testing.
Maintain registers containing particulars of licensed motor vehicles, driving instructors, driving schools and drivers of motor vehicles.
Advise the Minister on policy formulation and development strategy for the achievement of the object of the Authority.
Ensure strict compliance with this Act and regulations made under it.
Carry out such other functions as are incidental to the attainment of the object of the Authority.
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