School children set to receive IT equipment thanks to DVLA
IT equipment has been donated as part of DVLA’s new Digital Inclusion Scheme, which aims to donate digital equipment that DVLA no longer needs to local authorities for redistribution to…
A new section for self-driving vehicles has been added to the Highway Code
From today (1 July) new rules on the use of self-driving vehicles in Great Britain have come into force. The changes are included in a new section in The Highway…
Driver fined £1,100 for passing cyclist in Bridgend too closely
Wayne Humphreys' fine and costs for passing this cyclist too closely were more than £1,800A motorist has been ordered to pay more than £1,800 after passing a cyclist too closely.Wayne…
Chancellor urged to act on rising pump prices
The Government is being urged to cut VAT or fuel duty to tackle rising diesel and petrol prices, with new record highs being set on a daily basis.The Chancellor announced a 5p…
Video: Dangerous drivers caught on film by officers in unmarked HGV
Police patrolling in an unmarked National Highways heavy goods vehicle (HGV) have released examples of dangerous driving as they begin a week of action on the M6.In new footage released…
Operating Light Goods Vehicles in Europe? – From 21 May, you will need an International Operators’ Licence
New EU rules that come into force on 21 May 2022 will require users of vans and other light goods vehicles which transport goods for hire or reward from the…
Elementor #2998
DVLA - We’ve published our new Business PlanThe Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Business Plan for 2022 to 2023 has been published on GOV.UK.The Year AheadOur plan sets out DVSA’s…
MOT fraud, a risk to road safety
The MOT test checks and helps assure drivers that their vehicles are safe and forms an integral part of DVSA’s strategic aim of keeping vehicles safe to drive.We are grateful…
HGV driver jailed after blaming fatal crash on sneezing fit
An experienced HGV driver who claimed a sneezing fit led to him ploughing into the back of a car on the A1, killing its driver, has been jailed.Raymond Buff, 55,…
Drivers’ hours: rules and guidance
Drivers' hours: rules and guidance Page summary: Rules for lorry, bus and coach drivers on how many hours you can drive, exemptions from the rules, and when the rules can…