The Highway Code then and now – how 95 years have changed the rules of the road
In this blog, we walk you through the biggest changes in The Highway Code and driving - from rules you might have never even imagined, to changes you can still…
DfT Road Safety Strategy published
The Department for Transport (DfT) has today (7 January 2026) published its first Road Safety Strategy (RSS) in more than a decade.The Government will save thousands of lives on the…
We’ve launched a new edition of The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches
The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches has been updated. The new edition is available now. The book, published by TSO, is designed to help improve your skills, whether you’re learning…
Introducing Vehicle Examination Facilities for vehicle approvals
We’re excited to announce the beginning of the future of vehicle approvals tests. At DVSA we’ve been working hard to make the IVA and MSVA approvals test process more accessible and efficient for our customers. We have started to accept…
Seatbelt buckle guards
Seatbelt buckle guardsWe have been made aware of Public Service Vehicle operators using seatbelt buckle guards.They are often used on school or local authority transport. LegislationFitting buckle guards to a seat…
Changes to MOT calibration requirements
Changes to MOT calibration requirementsFrom 1 April 2023 DVSA will be changing the requirements for the calibration of some testing equipment.Decelerometer calibrationAll decelerometers must be calibrated at intervals not exceeding…
New data shows improvements in London road safety since 20mph speed limits
Transport for London (TfL) has announced new data that shows a substantial reduction in the number of collisions since the implementation of 20mph speed limits on key roads in London.Monitoring of the 20mph schemes in London shows that since they were…
Halfords invests in Webfleet Video for its driver safety initiative
Halfords has launched a major driver safety initiative underpinned by Webfleet connected fleet management technology.The solution is being installed across the Halfords Mobile Expert and Halfords Commercial fleet of 700…
Leon Daniels named CILT(UK) President for 2023
3 January – London, UK – The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK – CILT(UK) – is delighted to announce Leon Daniels OBE FCILT as its President for…
Sir Jonathan Thompson appointed as Chair of HS2 Ltd
Sir Jonathan Thompson has been named new HS2 Ltd Chair after stepping into deputy role in March 2022.In his role, Sir Jonathan is to provide strategic leadership, oversight and accountability for…