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Change the details on your Blue Badge and get a replacement if your name has changed
Register or license a boat for use on the UK's inland waterways or at sea - which authority to register with, the UK Ship Register and Small Ships Register, penalties and fines
How to apply for taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) licences inside and outside London.
You can report obstructions on the road such as illegal signs, hedges, builders skips and scaffolding to the local council
How to qualify as a dangerous goods driver, choosing what training you need, finding a training provider, getting and keeping your ADR card up to date, replacing a card, staying qualified and adding substance classes to your…
Vehicle registration schemes for the motor trade - non-secure, secure and Register a Vehicle (RaV) service - how they work, who can use them and how to apply
Information about who needs a seaman's discharge book and a British seaman's card
Claim compensation from the Motor Insurers' Bureau if you're the victim of a hit and run or uninsured driver
You may be able to claim compensation from the council if you've had an accident caused by a road or pavement
Apply for an electric vehicle chargepoint grant or an electric vehicle infrastructure grant if you rent out, lease or manage a residential or commercial property in the UK.
You must wear a safety helmet that meets British safety standards when riding a motorcycle - safety standards, SHARP scheme, visors, goggles and protective clothing
Private hire vehicle operator licence; taxi, private hire, minicab, licence, vehicle.
Vehicle emissions testing - including the MOT test, roadside checks and Air Quality Management Areas
What to do if your vehicle, vehicle part or accessory is recalled, has a registered fault and how to report serious safety defect you find
Local speed limits are set by the council
Many areas have community transport services for people who have difficulty using public transport
Use the ESDAL system to plot your route when transporting abnormal loads
Your farm vehicle must have the right approval to be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - european community whole vehicle type approval, certificate of conformity, tractor cab certificate of approval
Legal noise limits for on and off-road vehicles, and what to do if you're affected by road, rail or aircraft noise
To apply for an HGV vehicle licence download and fill in form V85 and apply in person at a Post Office that deals with vehicle tax.
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