Driver and Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland (DVLNI) has launched a new vehicle licensing information system to improve the way in which queries and applications for motor tax are processed.
The new system, (NIVIS), which was developed and implemented by Fujitsu Services, enables DVLNI to hold and process all vehicle registration information centrally, provides access to local offices and facilitates renewal of licences in Post Offices. Motorists should benefit too, as the organisation rolls out telephone relicensing and moves towards greater Internet availability.
This investment by DVLNI has been driven by changing legislation and government targets; in particular the introduction in the UK of graduated vehicle excise duty (‘motor tax’), which links the rate of duty paid to the level of CO2 emissions from the car. DVLNI intends to use the new system as the platform for the introduction of other major initiatives including ‘statutory off-the-road notification’ which will help in the fight against road tax dodgers.
Trevor Evans, director of development in DVLNI, said of the new system: ‘Northern Ireland drivers will continue to enjoy a quick and efficient service as a result of this new technology. Having centralised access to all vehicle records also means that our organisation is better placed to deal with an environment of constantly changing legislation.’
The investment in this new system means that DVLNI is better placed to deal with an environment of constantly changing legislation and to continue to improve service to customers.’
Fujitsu has been involved with DVLNI over the last seven years on a range of projects, such as document imaging for over 2m forms received annually by the organisation and the development of the plastic photo card driving licence, introduced in April 1999.
Clare McElduff, Fujitsu project manager said: ‘Fujitsu has substantial experience in systems integration and software development, which were key factors in this project. Our long-standing partnership with DVLNI was a crucial factor in the successful development of the NIVIS project.’
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