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…
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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…
Do you want to continue to operate light goods vehicles in the EU from 21 May?
New EU rules mean you will need an International Operators’ Licence if you want to use light goods vehicles such as vans, vans or cars towing trailers to transport goods…
Tax it, don’t risk it – DVLA hits the road to highlight the risks of vehicle tax evasion
The law is clear – you must tax your vehicle if you’re using it or keeping it on a public road. If you’re keeping the vehicle off the road, it must…
Hermes UK rebrands to become ‘Evri’
Hermes UK, the consumer delivery firm, announced that it is to rebrand as ‘Evri’ with a new logo and brand identity that will be rolled out across all its locations,…