Glossary
This section explains key parliamentary and government terms.
Civil Aviation Authority
Abbreviation: CAA
The UK regulator for civil aviation.
Department for Transport
Abbreviation: DfT
The UK Government department responsible for transport policy in England and reserved transport matters across the UK.
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Abbreviation: DVLA
The agency responsible for maintaining driver and vehicle records in Great Britain.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Abbreviation: DVSA
The agency responsible for driving tests, vehicle standards and roadworthiness services in Great Britain.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Abbreviation: MCA
The agency responsible for maritime safety, coastguard services and regulation of shipping standards.
National Highways
The company responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England’s strategic road network.
Office of Rail and Road
Abbreviation: ORR
The regulator for rail safety, rail performance and parts of the strategic road network.
Transport Committee
A Commons select committee that scrutinises transport policy and the Department for Transport.