Re-Open South Shields Driving Test Centre

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The current test backlog and waiting time is at an unprecedented high. DVSA are recruiting more Driving Examiners to tackle this current crisis. The re-opening of South Shields DTC would allow DVSA to increase this even further. The facility is still owned by DVSA and it would make sound economic sense to utilise this government asset, which is currently being allowed to become derelict.

The benefits to the people of South Tyneside would be immeasurable, and re-introduce the endless social, economic and employment opportunities, that were taken away from them when this DTC closed in 2022.

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Recent signers:
Craig griffiths and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY OR SHARE TO SIGN!!!!

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  2. Enter your name and email address (if not already logged in).
  3. Confirm your signature via email.
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You MUST verify your email for your vote to count, please dont forget to do this.

The current test backlog and waiting time is at an unprecedented high. DVSA are recruiting more Driving Examiners to tackle this current crisis. The re-opening of South Shields DTC would allow DVSA to increase this even further. The facility is still owned by DVSA and it would make sound economic sense to utilise this government asset, which is currently being allowed to become derelict.

The benefits to the people of South Tyneside would be immeasurable, and re-introduce the endless social, economic and employment opportunities, that were taken away from them when this DTC closed in 2022.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ADD YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, WITHOUT THIS, YOUR VOTE WILL NOT BE COUNTED

Any donations made go to change.org NOT to this peition

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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (UK)
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (UK)
United Kingdom Department for Transport
United Kingdom Department for Transport

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Petition created on 5 August 2025