The inspection, examination, testing and weighing of road vehicles, their parts, accessories, equipment and loads and the inspection of relevant records.

The enforcement of laws relating to, or connected with, road vehicles and road vehicle operators.

The provision of authority required for carrying on activities relating to road vehicles and road vehicle operators.

The promotion of safety and environmental protection in connection with road vehicles and road vehicle operators.

The funding and support, in accordance with the terms and conditions of their appointment, of persons appointed by the Secretary of State to be traffic commissioners or their deputies pursuant to section 4 of and schedule 2 to the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 19816.

The provision of persons appointed as officers and servants of traffic commissioners by the Secretary of State pursuant to Schedule 2 to the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981.

Contributing to any government policy to develop partnerships with other public and private sector bodies in so far as that government policy relates to paragraphs 1 to 6 above.

The conduct of tests of competence to drive a motor vehicle.

The supervision of the provision of tests of competence to drive a motor vehicle in so far as such tests are not conducted by the DVSA.

The supervision of the provision of compulsory basic training for motorcyclists.

The administration of the register of approved driving instructors.

The revision of the Highway Code.

The promotion of safe driving standards in so far as this does not fall within paragraphs 8 to 12 above.

Operations incidental, conducive or otherwise ancillary to the foregoing.