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Tell DVLA if you have a broken limb and will be unable to drive for more than 3 months
Find driving lessons, book and manage theory and driving tests, tests for different vehicles
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
It’s illegal to hold a phone or a sat nav while driving - you'll get penalty points, a fine and can be banned from driving.
From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
We’re the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), holding more than 50 million driver records and more than 40 million vehicle records. We collect over £7 billion a year in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). DVLA is an executive agency, sponsored...
You must become an approved driving instructor (ADI) if you want to charge people for lessons. You can do this as part of a driving school or by setting up your own business.
You must tell DVLA if you've had any epileptic seizures or blackouts - download the correct form to let them know
You do not need to tell DVLA if you have nystagmus, as long as you meet the standards of vision for driving
Crackdown on unfair enforcement and blanket 20mph limits will improve drivers’ lives, reduce congestion and make journeys smoother.
You must make sure your car, motorcycle or other vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’) all year round.
How to take part in research that will help to make young drivers safer - you need to be 17 to 24 and have just passed your driving test.
Find out what to do if you have problems accessing the services to book your driving test, change your appointment or cancel your test.
Find out if you can drive a minibus and what licence you need - when you need to have a PCV D1 category licence
British AI company Wayve announces $1.05 billion investment to develop the next generation of AI-powered self-driving vehicles
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
Groups and categories for driving licences issued before 15 October 2012 - find equivalent new licence categories and what vehicles you can drive
Includes vehicle tax, MOT and driving licences
You must tell DVLA if you experience anxiety and it affects your ability to drive safely - download the correct form to let them know
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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